Donald Blum, MD
NPI 1598833436 · Family Medicine Physician · New Martinsville, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Blum, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in New Martinsville, WV (NPI 1598833436).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598833436
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A71922 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 524 | 72 |
| Lisinopril | 433 | 111 |
| Omeprazole | 340 | 81 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 292 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 269 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 262 | 75 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 247 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$87 across 1 record (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 (2)
- 37984 Airport RdWoodsfield, OH 43793-9247Phone: (740) 472-1879
- 45325 State Route 78Woodsfield, OH 43793-9440Phone: (740) 472-1879
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-30
- Last updated
- 2022-04-18
- Certified
- 2022-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Blum's NPI number?
- Donald Blum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598833436, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Blum's specialty?
- Donald Blum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Blum located?
- Donald Blum's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 E Benjamin Dr Ste B, New Martinsville, WV 26155-2705.
- What is Donald Blum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Blum is (304) 455-8082.
- Does Donald Blum accept Medicare?
- Donald Blum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Blum's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Blum's NPI (1598833436) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.