Gary Blum, MD
NPI 1629020615 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Blum, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1629020615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629020615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G58816 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
5,544 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 467 | $9 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 324 | $36 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 323 | $29 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 182 | $40 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 170 | $87 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 168 | $9 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2014-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Blum's NPI number?
- Gary Blum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629020615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Blum's specialty?
- Gary Blum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Blum located?
- Gary Blum's practice location on file with NPPES is 2320 Bath St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4339.
- What is Gary Blum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Blum is (805) 682-7984.
- Does Gary Blum accept Medicare?
- Gary Blum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Blum's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Blum's NPI (1629020615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.