David Blumfield, DPM
NPI 1477535367 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477535367
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0880 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,518 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,446 | $89 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 349 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 185 | $110 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 123 | $127 |
| X-Ray of Foot, 2 Views73620 | 77 | $27 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 77 | $56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 341 | 113 |
| Cephalexin | 179 | 122 |
| Gabapentin | 174 | 78 |
| Methylprednisolone | 86 | 64 |
| Meloxicam | 83 | 44 |
| Diclofenac Sodiumbrand: Diclofenac Sodium Er | 54 | 29 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 42 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,312 across 21 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 18220 Tomball Pkwy Ste 220Houston, TX 77070-4370Phone: (832) 548-9983
- 6699 Chimney Rock Rd Ste 102Houston, TX 77081-5339Phone: (281) 845-2039
- 18300 Katy Fwy Ste 235Houston, TX 77094-1521Phone: (281) 694-4224
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2024-05-20
- Certified
- 2024-05-20
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.