Dr Richard H Blum, MD, MSE - Medicare Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Dr Richard H Blum, MD, MSE is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Chmc Anesthesia Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 355-7670.

Dr Richard H Blum is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 74688) 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 1023084381.

Contact Information

Dr Richard H Blum, MD, MSE
300 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 02115-5724
(617) 355-7670
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard H Blum
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience36 Years
Location300 Longwood Ave, Boston, Massachusetts
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:
  • Dr Richard H Blum attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023084381
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/20/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860400017
  • Enrollment ID: I20060329000428

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard H Blum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023084381NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 74688 (Massachusetts)Primary
208000000XPediatrics 74688 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chmc Anesthesia Foundation Inc0446155568100

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. Dr Richard H Blum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChmc Anesthesia Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831268754
PECOS PAC ID: 0446155568
Enrollment ID: O20031203000162

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. Dr Richard H 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
Dr Richard H Blum, MD, MSE
300 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 02115-5724

Ph: (617) 355-6000
Dr Richard H Blum, MD, MSE
300 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 02115-5724

Ph: (617) 355-7670

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