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DRS BLUM & DESAI LLC
NPI 1356581060
Internal Medicine in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since February 20, 2009
545 N RIVER ST, SUITE 230, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702(570) 826-0526(570) 824-0688 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Drs Blum & Desai Llc NPPES

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

DRS BLUM & DESAI LLC (NPI 1356581060) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. The organization lists Richard H Blum, Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356581060
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameDRS BLUM & DESAI LLC
Location Address545 N RIVER ST, SUITE 230Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-2600
Mailing Address545 N River St, Suite 230Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-2600 · (570) 826-0526 · Fax (570) 824-0688
Phone(570) 826-0526
Fax(570) 824-0688
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard H BlumPartner · (570) 826-0526
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 2009
✔ NPI 1356581060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · 17389E
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
545 N RIVER ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN120392
Medicare PIN051059

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Drs Blum & Desai Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StatePennsylvaniaEnrollment IDO20090605000207Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Drs Blum & Desai LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Richard Blum, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1437173580
545 N. RIVER STREET SUITE 230
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-0526
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi
Sandhya Desai, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1790703775
1111 E END BLVD
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 824-3521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Drs Blum & Desai LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Drs Blum & Desai LLC is 1356581060. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2009.

Where is Drs Blum & Desai LLC located?

Drs Blum & Desai LLC is located at 545 N River St Suite 230, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The listed phone number is (570) 826-0526.

What is Drs Blum & Desai LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Drs Blum & Desai LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Drs Blum & Desai LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Drs Blum & Desai LLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Pennsylvania, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Drs Blum & Desai LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Drs Blum & Desai LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Drs Blum & Desai LLC was last updated on November 4, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.