DR. ERIC MICHAEL BLUMAN M.D.
NPI 1689649006
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery in Jamaica Plain, MA

NPI Status: Active since February 20, 2006

Contact Information

1153 CENTRE STREET
SUITE 56
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
ZIP 02130
Phone: (617) 983-7202
Fax: (617) 983-7201

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 28
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ERIC BLUMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Eric Bluman, a provider established in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in foot and ankle surgery and more than 28 years of experience. He graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1998. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689649006 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0004X with license number 239339 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1689649006
Provider Name
DR. ERIC MICHAEL BLUMAN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1153 CENTRE STREET SUITE 56 JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Location Phone
(617) 983-7202
Location Fax
(617) 983-7201
Mailing Address
1153 CENTRE STREET SUITE 56 JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Mailing Phone
(617) 983-7202
Mailing Fax
(617) 983-7201
Medical School Name
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1998
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-20-2006
Last Update Date
12-04-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XX0004X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
239339
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207XX0004XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Orthopaedic Surgery
Foot and Ankle Surgery

MD000045204 (WA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
110083079AMEDICAID (05)MA 
A00000MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
H79651MEDICARE UPIN (02)RI 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Eric Bluman is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Eric Bluman is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325191372

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090808000121

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF003N)

    Walking boot, pneumatic and/or vacuum, with or without joints, with or without interface material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf (HCPCS:L4361)

    2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 81 times for 61 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 182 times for 144 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 45 times for 37 patients

Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)

Lower limb arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to examine and repair issues in your leg joints. It involves making small incisions through which a tiny camera and instruments are inserted. This technique can help diagnose and treat various joint problems with less pain and quicker recovery time.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 34 times for 34 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 56 times for 56 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Eric Bluman is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL75 FRANCIS STREET
BOSTON, MA 02115
(617) 732-5500Acute Care Hospitals
FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S1153 CENTRE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02130
(617) 983-7000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1689649006, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1689649006.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 18 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1153 CENTRE STREET, FAULKNER HOSPITAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Internal Medicine
1153 CENTRE STREET, BRIGHAM PRIMARY PHYSICIANS AT FAULKNER HOSPITAL
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Internal Medicine
1153 CENTRE STREET, FAULKNER HOSPITAL AMBULATORY CLINIC
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Social Worker (Clinical)
1153 CENTRE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02130
Social Worker (Clinical)
1153 CENTRE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02130
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1153 CENTRE STREET, SUITE 56
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Dietitian, Registered
1153 CENTRE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02130
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1153 CENTRE STREET, SUITE 21, FAULKNER HOSPITAL
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1153 CENTRE STREET, SUITE 36 BRIGHAM FAULKER OBGYN ASSOCIATES PC
BOSTON, MA 02130
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1153 CENTRE STREET, SUITE 529
BOSTON, MA 02130
Orthopaedic Surgery
1153 CENTRE STREET, SUITE 56, FAULKNER HOSPITAL
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
1153 CENTRE STREET, FAULKNER HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02130
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1153 CENTRE STREET, FAULKNER HOSPITAL/PSYCHIATRY
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Counselor (Mental Health)
1153 CENTRE STREET
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1153 CENTRE STREET, BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02130
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1153 CENTRE STREET, BWH FAULKNER HOSPITAL
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1153 CENTRE STREET, SUITE 4950 FAULKNER HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02130
Nurse Practitioner
1153 CENTRE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02130

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689649006, enumerated as an "individual" on February 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 1153 CENTRE STREET SUITE 56 JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 and the phone number is (617) 983-7202.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0004X and a focus in Foot and Ankle Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Eric Bluman is affiliated with: BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL and FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S.