Richard Blum, M.D.
NPI 1437173580 · Internal Medicine Physician · Wilkes Barre, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Blum, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Wilkes Barre, PA (NPI 1437173580).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437173580
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 17389E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
773 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 420 | $113 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 90 | $25 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 84 | $78 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 77 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 | $84 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 29 | $39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 133 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 589 | 140 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 516 | 106 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 356 | 89 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 345 | 86 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 274 | 65 |
| Ezetimibe | 274 | 66 |
| Irbesartan | 230 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$934 across 41 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2007-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Blum's NPI number?
- Richard Blum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437173580, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Blum's specialty?
- Richard Blum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Blum located?
- Richard Blum's practice location on file with NPPES is 545 N. River Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-2643.
- What is Richard Blum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Blum is (570) 826-0526.
- Does Richard Blum accept Medicare?
- Richard Blum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Blum's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Blum's NPI (1437173580) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.