Dr. Robert M. Block, MD

Dr. Block practices at Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center - Ryan Ranch in Monterey, California.

Dr. Block's NPI, 1477627669, was assigned on November 20, 2006. Dr. Block graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 1987. Dr. Block holds California license G64896.

Dr. Block's primary practice is Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center - Ryan Ranch, at 2 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Bldg B, Suite B160, Monterey, CA 93940. The practice phone is (831) 333-4060.

Dr. Block's primary practice is Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center - Ryan Ranch in Monterey, California. Dr. Block is also affiliated with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. The medical group on file is Central Coast Head and Neck Surgeons. Dmand AI also links Dr. Block to 2 more hospitals and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Block practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Otolaryngology is Dr. Block's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207Y00000X. Dr. Block is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Block is licensed in California.

Dmand AI lists acute sinusitis, chronic nasal allergies, chronic sinusitis, ear eustachian tube disorders, ear infection, endoscopic sinus surgery, hearing loss and impairment and larynx and vocal cord disease among the conditions Dr. Block treats.

CMS data shows 5,103 Medicare services from Dr. Block across 13 procedure codes in 2024, for 589 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $186,053 for them.

CMS counts 589 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Block in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 247 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 35% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.28, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Block's median patient age at 35, with 57% women.

In 2024, Dr. Block wrote 931 Medicare Part D claims for 299 patients. 95% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 860 of them, across 22 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $17,722 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 864 claims across 21 drugs.

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 85 out of 100 for Dr. Block for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Block accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 8 papers to Dr. Block. The most frequent topics are Antigens, Dental Pulp and Dogs. Dr. Block has published most often in Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol.

CMS Open Payments shows 223 general payments to Dr. Block from 36 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. paid the most, $1,079.

Dmand AI lists 3 awards for Dr. Block, most recently CMS Stage 1 2012 in 2011.

Dr. Block graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 1987. Dr. Block is a member of NHS and ACS.

Dr. Block is in network with 3 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and CMS Medicare. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.