Matthew Blum, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Colorado Springs, CO

Matthew Blum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 525 N Foote Ave, Suite 302, Colorado Springs, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (719) 365-5445.

Matthew Blum is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 48455) 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 1659348480.

Contact Information

Matthew Blum, MD
525 N Foote Ave, Suite 302,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-4501
(719) 365-5445
(719) 365-5530

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMatthew Blum
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location525 N Foote Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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:
  • Matthew Blum attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659348480
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/17/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305975848
  • Enrollment ID: I20100521000558

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matthew Blum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659348480NPI-NPPES
78658861MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 48455 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uch-memorial Health SystemColorado springs, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc96382085491618

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. Matthew Blum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePoudre Valley Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366763260
PECOS PAC ID: 9638208549
Enrollment ID: O20100602000122

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. Matthew 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
Matthew Blum, MD
2695 Rocky Mountain Ave, Suite 150,
Loveland, CO 80538-8702

Ph: (970) 624-4443
Matthew Blum, MD
525 N Foote Ave, Suite 302,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-4501

Ph: (719) 365-5445

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Martin Lynn Beggs, M.D.
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Practice Location: 525 N Foote Ave, Ste 302, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 719-365-5445    Fax: 719-365-5530

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