DR. JAMES MARLOW BLUM MD
NPI 1497874762
Anesthesiology in Iowa City, IA

Q: What is James Blum's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Blum is 1497874762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007.

Q: What is James Blum's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Blum was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.

Active since March 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 353-8990(319) 356-2940 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2025, Apr 5, 2021, Mar 28, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. James Marlow Blum Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES MARLOW BLUM MD (NPI 1497874762) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-48210) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in North Liberty.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497874762

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES MARLOW BLUMCredential: MD

Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009

Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 353-8990 · Fax (319) 356-2940

Phone(319) 353-8990

Fax(319) 356-2940

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2025

✔ NPI 1497874762 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · MD-48210✔ Licensed in MI · 4301081908

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 ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License MD-48210 (IA), 4301081908 (MI)

200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848 · Phone (319) 356-2633 · Fax (319) 356-3949

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Marlow Blum Md 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 ID8426116955

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210316000539

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number160058

Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

SANGIL LEE M.D.

Emergency Medicine

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-2233

RAMI G. EL ABIAD M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-4901

GRERK SUTAMTEWAGUL MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-1616

DR. KALEB TANNER VEIT D.O.

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-2320

OMAR JABER M.D

Chronic Disease Hospital

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 471-8958

JENNIFER MANCUSO MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor, MS

200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 384-7983

ASHLEY KAISER M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-2294

MRS. NANCY JANE MILLICE

Health Educator

200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-3825

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 James Blum's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Blum is 1497874762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2007.

Where is James Blum located?

James Blum practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 353-8990.

What is James Blum's specialty?

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

Is James Blum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

What insurance does James Blum accept?

Health plans from Medica list James Blum as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Blum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Blum is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Blum was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.