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DR. JAMES MICHAEL BLUHM DPM
NPI 1699774463
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since July 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1215 SANTA FE ST FL 1, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 371-3896(361) 694-1478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. James Michael Bluhm Dpm NPPES

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

DR. JAMES MICHAEL BLUHM DPM (NPI 1699774463) is an individual foot surgery provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (1676) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699774463
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0131X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES MICHAEL BLUHMCredential: DPM
Location Address1215 SANTA FE ST FL 1Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2338
Mailing Address1215 Santa Fe St Fl 1Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2338 · (361) 371-3896 · Fax (361) 694-1478
Phone(361) 371-3896
Fax(361) 694-1478
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSCollege Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines UniversityGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1699774463 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0131X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1676
Also ListedPodiatrist · Primary Podiatric MedicineTaxonomy 213EP1101X · License 1676 (TX)
1215 SANTA FE ST FL 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid1712002 01TX
Medicaid1796609 01TX
Other9360728TX · Phcs Provider #
Medicaid1796609 02TX
Other201525710TX · Commercial Insurance Id #
Other0098LJTX · Bcbs Of Tx Provider Id #

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Michael Bluhm Dpm 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 ID4385692672
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050104000099
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Bluhm reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Community Medicine Associates
132 mi
Family Medicine
903 W MARTIN ST # MS 49-2
San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245313329 (210) 358-3401
Wellmed Networks, Inc.
139 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
7622 LOUIS PASTEUR, SUITE 100
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386948677 (210) 588-0122

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
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.
20 services16 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Bluhm's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bluhm is 1699774463. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2005.

Where is James Bluhm located?

James Bluhm practices at 1215 Santa Fe St Fl 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 371-3896.

What is James Bluhm's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0131X.

Is James Bluhm enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Bluhm 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Bluhm's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Bluhm reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX) and Wellmed Networks, Inc. (San Antonio, TX). 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 James Bluhm's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Bluhm accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list James Bluhm 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 Bluhm affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Bluhm is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bluhm was last updated on May 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.