David Steven Blum, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Baltimore, MD

David Steven Blum, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Drs. Blum And Bruck, O.d. P.a. and his current practice location is 4425 Fitch Avenue, Suite 120, Baltimore, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (410) 682-3000.

David Steven Blum is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number TAO857) 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 1679520928.

Contact Information

David Steven Blum, OD
4425 Fitch Avenue, Suite 120,
Baltimore, MD 21236-3927
(410) 682-3000
(410) 682-6890

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDavid Steven Blum
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location4425 Fitch Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland
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:
  • David Steven Blum graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679520928
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113030966
  • Enrollment ID: I20120323000033

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Steven Blum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679520928NPI-NPPES
XZ72DSOtherMDCAREFIRST BCBS
382-00-8400MedicaidMD
522253219OtherMDADVANTICA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TAO857 (Maryland)Primary

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. David Steven Blum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDrs. Blum & Bruck, O.d. P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326234337
PECOS PAC ID: 9638299415
Enrollment ID: O20120309000275

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. David Steven Blum 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
David Steven Blum, OD
4425 Fitch Avenue, Suite 120,
Baltimore, MD 21236-3927

Ph: (410) 682-3000
David Steven Blum, OD
4425 Fitch Avenue, Suite 120,
Baltimore, MD 21236-3927

Ph: (410) 682-3000

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