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LAWRENCE BLUM, M.D., P.C
NPI 1417381880
Ophthalmology in New York, NY

Active since August 21, 2013
572 PARK AVE., GROUND FL, NEW YORK, NY 10065(212) 751-8374(212) 751-8374 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Lawrence Blum, M.d., P.c NPPES

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

LAWRENCE BLUM, M.D., P.C (NPI 1417381880) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in New York, New York and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. The organization lists Deborah Varela, Billing Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417381880
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameLAWRENCE BLUM, M.D., P.C
Location Address572 PARK AVE., GROUND FLNew York, NY 10065
Mailing Address572 Park Ave., Ground FlNew York, NY 10065 · (212) 751-8374 · Fax (212) 751-8374
Phone(212) 751-8374
Fax(212) 751-8374
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDeborah VarelaBilling Manager · (212) 751-8374
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2013
✔ NPI 1417381880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 188611
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
572 PARK AVE., New York, NY 10065
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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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lawrence Blum, M.d., P.c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Lawrence Blum, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1811082571
572 PARK AVENUE
New York, NY 10021
(212) 751-8374
✔ PECOSSame address
Donald Fox, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1922041474
18005 HILLSIDE AVE
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-6300
✔ PECOS10 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 Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C is 1417381880. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2013.

Where is Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C located?

Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C is located at 572 Park Ave. Ground Fl, New York, NY 10065. The listed phone number is (212) 751-8374.

What is Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Ophthalmology, reassign their Medicare billing to Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C. 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, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lawrence Blum, M.D., P.C was last updated on August 21, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.