LAWRENCE ROY BLUM MD
NPI 1811082571
Ophthalmology in New York, NY

Active since October 04, 2006PECOS Enrolled
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
572 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10021(212) 751-8374(212) 751-8379 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Lawrence Roy Blum Md NPPES

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

LAWRENCE ROY BLUM MD (NPI 1811082571) is an individual ophthalmology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (188611) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811082571
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameLAWRENCE ROY BLUMCredential: MD
Location Address572 PARK AVENUENew York, NY 10021
Mailing Address572 Park AveNew York, NY 10065-7370 · (212) 751-8374 · Fax (212) 751-8379
Fax(212) 751-8379
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2008
NPI 1811082571 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 AVENUE, New York, NY 10021

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid01500678NY
Medicare UPIN02J571NY
Medicare UPINF81990NY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lawrence Roy Blum Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7315981180
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050613000863
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 18

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
476 services341 patients
Microfluid analysis of tears 83861
Microfluid analysis of tears involves collecting a small tear sample to examine its composition. This procedure can help detect health issues like dry eye disease, inflammation, or other eye conditions. It's a non-invasive, painless method for monitoring eye health.
426 services159 patients
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 92202
This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, focusing on the optic nerve, a crucial component for vision. A drawing or map of the optic nerve is created to help track any changes over time. This can help detect eye diseases early.
366 services308 patients
Photography of content of eyes 92285
Photography of the content of eyes, also known as ocular photography, captures detailed images of different parts of the eye. It helps identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. The process is non-invasive and painless.
312 services267 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
271 services207 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
271 services215 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10021 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

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's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Blum is 1811082571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.

Where is Lawrence Blum located?

Lawrence Blum practices at 572 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. The listed phone number is (212) 751-8374.

What is Lawrence Blum's specialty?

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

Is Lawrence Blum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Blum is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Lawrence Blum accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Lawrence 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lawrence Blum was last updated on July 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.