Dr. Nathan W. Blessing, MD
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology Physician)
- Medicare participating
At a glance
- Medical school
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2012)
- Years since graduation
- 14
- In the NPI registry since
- 2012
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 414
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2012Medical school: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
- 2012Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Ophthalmology Physician primary
FL license ME127118 -
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
FL license ME127118
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Medical groups
- University of Miami (2,377 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 414
- Services billed
- 2,854
- Patients’ average age
- 76
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of content of eyes | 674 | 410 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 366 | 315 |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | 169 | 164 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 116 | 108 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 72 | 72 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 48 | 48 |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | 31 | 29 |
| Repair of brow paralysis | 27 | 27 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | 26 | 11 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | 23 | 22 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (neomycin/polymyxin b/dexametha) Other prescribers in Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 371 |
| Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (polymyxin b sulf/trimethoprim) | 13 |
| Erythromycin (erythromycin base) Other prescribers in Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 12 |
| Cephalexin Other prescribers in Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 11 |
| Prednisolone Acetate Other prescribers in Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 11 |
| Valacyclovir (valacyclovir hcl) Other prescribers in Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 11 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 1 companies reported 1 payments worth $55.43 in total to this clinician.
| Glaukos Corporation | $55.43 |
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| Food and Beverage | $55.43 |
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From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.