Dr Stephen L Blum, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Arlington, TX

Dr Stephen L Blum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Arlington, Texas. He went to Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Metroplex Dermatology, Pllc and his current practice location is 3939 W Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 103, Arlington, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 429-8327.

Dr Stephen L Blum is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G7916) 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 1659389724.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen L Blum, MD
3939 W Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 103,
Arlington, TX 76016-2784
(817) 429-8327
(817) 457-3739

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen L Blum
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience42 Years
Location3939 W Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, Texas
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 Stephen L Blum attended and graduated from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659389724
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890962567
  • Enrollment ID: I20120120000200

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen L Blum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659389724NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology G7916 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Metroplex Dermatology, Pllc66089117554

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 Stephen L Blum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMetroplex Dermatology, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508196445
PECOS PAC ID: 6608911755
Enrollment ID: O20100301000944

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 Stephen L 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 Stephen L Blum, MD
3939 W Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 103,
Arlington, TX 76016-2784

Ph: (817) 429-8327
Dr Stephen L Blum, MD
3939 W Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 103,
Arlington, TX 76016-2784

Ph: (817) 429-8327

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