Clay A. Block, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Clay A. Block is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lebanon, NH with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(603) 653-3830Lebanon, NH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Clay a. Block, M.D. has been part of the Lebanon medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 14 Internal Medicine providers in NHSee all Internal Medicine in Lebanon37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5441dNPPES updated 2011-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000

Fax: (603) 653-3991
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.3%

New Hampshire avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in New Hampshire

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

320

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

70

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

300

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $18k

Percentile rankings compared against 597 reporting peers in New Hampshire.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+23%)45%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+14%)36%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Clay a. Block

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Clay a. Block for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Lebanon required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clay a. Block

NPI records show Dr. Block as active with telehealth listed in Lebanon, NH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (603) 653-3830.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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