MICHAEL BLAM MD – NPI #1801877733
Internal Medicine
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
MICHAEL BLAM is a physician located in LONG BEACH, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801877733 to MICHAEL BLAM on November 08, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Jan 29, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL BLAM below.
NPI Profile for
MICHAEL BLAM
(more than 20 years ago)
LONG BEACH, CA 90815-1552 Phone: (562) 429-2473 Fax:
Identifiers for MICHAEL BLAM
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | CT | 001393553 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RG0100X - Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary) |
CT | 039355 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MICHAEL BLAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER3700 E SOUTH ST
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712 - PIH HOSPITAL - DOWNEY11500 BROOKSHIRE AVENUE
DOWNEY, CA 90241 - SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER3630 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
- LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER3700 E SOUTH ST
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