Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BLUM
Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, Alan Blum, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Alan graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1975. Alan is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 465 services to 389 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 348-1770
- Email not available
Practice Locations
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
465 services · 389 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
56 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
79 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
77 |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
47 |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
37 |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
30 |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
29 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
29 |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
23 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Tuscaloosa 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1975 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Blum's specialty?
Dr. Blum is a family practice in Tuscaloosa, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “FAMILY PRACTICE”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Blum?
Dr. Blum is listed at 850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Blum?
The number on file is (205) 348-1770. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Blum?
Dr. Blum's National Provider Identifier is 1972573251. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blum's medical education?
Dr. Blum attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1975. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Blum have?
Dr. Blum has 51 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1975, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Blum known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blum performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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