CHRISTOPHER BLUM MD – NPI #1659735686
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

CHRISTOPHER BLUM is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659735686 to CHRISTOPHER BLUM on April 06, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on May 11, 2021. 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 CHRISTOPHER BLUM below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER BLUM

NPI Number
1659735686
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER BLUM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 2
NEW YORK, NY 10032-3729
Phone: (212) 305-5974 Fax: (212) 305-4024
Mailing address
622 W 168TH ST PH 111146
NEW YORK, NY 10032-3720
Phone: (212) 305-5976 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 11, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
NY 290353

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

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER - Graduated 2016
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER BLUM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER
      1 HEROS WAY
      RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PECONIC BAY HOMEHEALTH SERVICES
      1300 ROANOKE AVENUE
      RIVERHEAD, NY 11901

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