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DR. GARY B BLUME MD
NPI 1447318274
Family Medicine in Sarasota, FL

Active since December 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
220 N TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34237(941) 366-0800(941) 366-1102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2019, May 4, 2018, May 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Gary B Blume Md NPPES

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

DR. GARY B BLUME MD (NPI 1447318274) is an individual family medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME115126) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447318274
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY B BLUMECredential: MD
Location Address220 N TUTTLE AVESarasota, FL 34237-5229
Mailing Address700 8th Ave W Ste 101Palmetto, FL 34221-4737 · (941) 776-4000 · Fax (941) 845-4963
Phone(941) 366-0800
Fax(941) 366-1102
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1447318274 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME115126✔ Licensed in WA · MD00025519
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
220 N TUTTLE AVE, Sarasota, FL 34237
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1033606WA
Other14PM2FL · Bcbs
Medicaid008419600FL
Medicaid8109357WA
Other366524WA · Labor & Industries

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gary B Blume Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Blume reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mcr Health, Inc.
18 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
12271 US HIGHWAY 301 N
Parrish, FL 34219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 709 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255376000 (941) 776-4050
Community Health Of Central Washington
2,452 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
501 S 5TH AVE
Yakima, WA 98902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 150 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598764920 (509) 494-6700
Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit
2,539 mi
Rural Health
1190 RIDDLE STREET
Darrington, WA 98241
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 463 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013064575 (360) 436-1055

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34237 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

PAUL R VARNEY MSN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800
DR. PETER BENSON M.D.
Family Medicine
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800
MCR HEALTH, INC.
Specialist
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800
MCR HEALTH, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800

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 Gary Blume's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Blume is 1447318274. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2006.

Where is Gary Blume located?

Gary Blume practices at 220 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237. The listed phone number is (941) 366-0800.

What is Gary Blume's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Gary Blume enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Blume is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gary Blume's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Blume reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mcr Health, Inc. (Parrish, FL), Community Health Of Central Washington (Yakima, WA) and Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit (Darrington, WA). Each 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 Gary Blume's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Blume was last updated on April 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.