William Blume, MD
NPI 1952392490 · Family Medicine Physician · Evansville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Blume, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Evansville, IN (NPI 1952392490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952392490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01030705 (IN)
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
20 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
3,210 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 698 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 298 | $84 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 275 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 233 | $46 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 221 | $77 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 234 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,360 | 188 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 829 | 113 |
| Lisinopril | 671 | 86 |
| Omeprazole | 659 | 101 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 499 | 49 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 471 | 53 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,736 across 106 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
- 2005-11-03
- Last updated
- 2022-02-24
- Certified
- 2022-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Blume's NPI number?
- William Blume's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952392490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Blume's specialty?
- William Blume is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Blume located?
- William Blume's practice location on file with NPPES is 4501 N 4th Ave, Evansville, IN 47710-3529.
- What is William Blume's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Blume is (812) 422-7212.
- Does William Blume accept Medicare?
- William Blume is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Blume's NPI active?
- Yes — William Blume's NPI (1952392490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.