Edmond William Blades, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Westlake, OH

Edmond William Blades, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Westlake, Ohio. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his current practice location is 30701 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (440) 617-1212.

Edmond William Blades is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35050649) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245258680.

Contact Information

Edmond William Blades, MD
30701 Clemens Road,
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 617-1212
(440) 617-1213

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdmond William Blades
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience42 Years
Location30701 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Edmond William Blades attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245258680
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/12/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234115577
  • Enrollment ID: I20081003000337

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edmond William Blades such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245258680NPI-NPPES
100009805OtherOHRAILROAD MEDICARE
0698311MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 35050649 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital
Fairview HospitalCleveland, OHHospital
Cleveland Clinic Avon HospitalAvon, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555680

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Edmond William Blades allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Edmond William Blades is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Edmond William Blades, MD
30701 Clemens Road,
Westlake, OH 44145

Ph: (440) 617-1212
Edmond William Blades, MD
30701 Clemens Road,
Westlake, OH 44145

Ph: (440) 617-1212

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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