Provider Profile
Brian Blum, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Blum
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Brian Blum, O.D. practices in Bethel, AK. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 202 services to 189 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (907) 543-6336
- Email not available
Practice Locations
528 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY
Bethel, AK 99559
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
202 services · 189 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
40 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
37 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
29 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
22 |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
15 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
33 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
15 |
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.
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 optometrists in Bethel 6
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Blum?
Dr. Blum is an optometrist in Bethel, AK. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Optometrist”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blum's address?
Dr. Blum is listed at 528 CHIEF EDDIE HOFFMAN HWY, Bethel, AK 99559. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Blum?
The number on file is (907) 543-6336. 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 1225446131. 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
How much experience does Dr. Blum have?
Dr. Blum has 12+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2014. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Blum perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blum provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Blum's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.