Philip Blum, MD
NPI 1568444115 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Blum, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1568444115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568444115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J8917 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,212 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 1,235 | $21 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 550 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 338 | $127 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 230 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 165 | $174 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 127 | 50 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 117 | 42 |
| Gabapentin | 115 | 52 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 88 | 28 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 59 | 17 |
| Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46brand: Gamunex-C | 41 | — |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 2 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 (1)
- 9180 Pinecroft Dr Ste 500Shenandoah, TX 77380-3883Phone: (713) 338-5616Fax: (713) 704-3086
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2024-09-12
- Certified
- 2024-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Blum's NPI number?
- Philip Blum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568444115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Blum's specialty?
- Philip Blum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Blum located?
- Philip Blum's practice location on file with NPPES is 915 Gessner Rd Ste 750, Houston, TX 77024-2574.
- What is Philip Blum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Blum is (713) 338-5616.
- Does Philip Blum accept Medicare?
- Philip Blum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Blum's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Blum's NPI (1568444115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.