DAVID A. BLEZA MD – NPI #1699872705
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

DAVID BLEZA is a surgeon located in CROWN POINT, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699872705 to DAVID BLEZA on September 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on May 22, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DAVID BLEZA below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID A. BLEZA

NPI Number
1699872705
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID A. BLEZA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9150 E 109TH AVE
CROWN POINT, IN 46307-7687
Phone: (219) 779-9721 Fax: (219) 779-9726
Mailing address
PO BOX 1554
CROWN POINT, IN 46308-1554
Phone: (219) 736-6850 Fax: (219) 736-6855
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 22, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID BLEZA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherRAILROAD MEDICAREINP00981187
medicaidIN200348360
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
IN 01052161A
174400000X
- Specialist
IN 01052161A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DAVID BLEZA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • METHODIST HOSPITALS INC
      600 GRANT ST
      GARY, IN 46402
    • PINNACLE HOSPITAL
      9301 CONNECTICUT DR
      CROWN POINT, IN 46307
    • ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC
      1500 S LAKE PARK AVE
      HOBART, IN 46342

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