Lawrence Blum, MD
NPI 1811082571 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Blum, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1811082571).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811082571
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 188611 (NY)
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
2,723 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 618 | $22 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 438 | $135 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 298 | $42 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 265 | $16 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 216 | $37 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 200 | $96 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,018 | 247 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 510 | 239 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 418 | 105 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 292 | 82 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 235 | 120 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 228 | 182 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 210 | 132 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$547 across 19 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
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2008-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Blum's NPI number?
- Lawrence Blum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811082571, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Blum's specialty?
- Lawrence Blum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Blum located?
- Lawrence Blum's practice location on file with NPPES is 572 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021.
- What is Lawrence Blum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Blum is (212) 751-8374.
- Does Lawrence Blum accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Blum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Blum's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Blum's NPI (1811082571) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.