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- 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Department of Otolaryngology, Milwaukee, WI 53226
About Dr. Blumin
Based in Milwaukee, WI, Joel H. Blumin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Joel graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1993. Joel is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 407 Medicare patients across 470 services. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1316998768 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (414) 805-5580
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9200 W WISCONSIN AVE DEPARTMENT OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
470 services · 407 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
107 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
74 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
39 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31574 |
33 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
83 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
77 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors in Milwaukee 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 5
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Blumin specialize in?
Dr. Blumin is an ENT doctor in Milwaukee, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Blumin located?
Dr. Blumin is listed at 9200 W Wisconsin Ave Department of Otolaryngology, Milwaukee, WI 53226. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blumin's phone number?
The number on file is (414) 805-5580. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blumin's NPI number?
Dr. Blumin's National Provider Identifier is 1316998768. 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
Where did Dr. Blumin go to medical school?
Dr. Blumin attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blumin been practicing?
Dr. Blumin has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Blumin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blumin performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Blumin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blumin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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