DR. RICHARD H BLUM MD, MSE
NPI 1023084381
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since February 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 355-7670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard H Blum Md, Mse NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD H BLUM MD, MSE (NPI 1023084381) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (74688) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023084381
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD H BLUMCredential: MD, MSE
Location Address300 LONGWOOD AVEBoston, MA 02115-5724
Mailing Address300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115-5724 · (617) 355-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateFebruary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2007
NPI 1023084381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in MA · 74688
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 74688 (MA)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02115

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINB37605

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard H Blum Md, Mse is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2860400017
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060329000428
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Physical Therapist
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
BOSTON, MA 02115
Pediatrics
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BADER 203
BOSTON, MA 02115
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, HUNNEWELL BUILDING 322
BOSTON, MA 02115
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Blum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Blum is 1023084381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2006.

Where is Richard Blum located?

Richard Blum practices at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 355-7670.

What is Richard Blum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Richard Blum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Blum is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Blum was last updated on August 20, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.