DR. JAMES ERVIN BLUME O.D.
NPI 1831197276
Optometrist in Fort Wayne, IN
About Dr. James Ervin Blume O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES ERVIN BLUME O.D. (NPI 1831197276) is an individual optometrist in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (18001661B) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (1974).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 4
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 and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. James Ervin Blume O.d. 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46825 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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 Blume's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Blume is 1831197276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2005.
Where is James Blume located?
James Blume practices at 5917 Stoney Creek Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. The listed phone number is (260) 482-8435.
What is James Blume's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is James Blume enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Blume 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 Blume accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 6 other insurers list James Blume 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 James Blume was last updated on February 11, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.
# Dr. James Ervin Blume, O.D. · NPI 1831197276
Optometrist provider in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 11, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1831197276 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 11, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **State license:** 18001661B (Indiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5917 STONEY CREEK DR, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-4401
- **Phone:** (260) 482-8435
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Medical school:** Indiana University - School Of Optometry, class of 1974
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 11, 2009
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare PIN 138560 (IN); Medicaid 100385090A (IN); Other 4164020001; and 1 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1831197276) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.