Physician Profile
Lawrence R. Blum, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Blum
Lawrence R. Blum, MD is a healthcare provider in New York, NY specializing in ophthalmology. Lawrence trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1990. Medicare claims data shows Lawrence provided 2,723 services to 1,887 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (212) 751-8374
- Email not available
Practice Locations
572 PARK AVENUE
New York, NY 10021
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,723 services · 1,887 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection | Procedure | 68040 |
127 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
38 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
28 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
438 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
298 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
265 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
216 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
200 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
159 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
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 ophthalmology specialists in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Blum specialize in?
Dr. Blum is an ophthalmology in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Blum located?
Dr. Blum is listed at 572 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blum's phone number?
The number on file is (212) 751-8374. 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 1811082571. 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. Blum go to medical school?
Dr. Blum attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Blum have?
Dr. Blum has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Blum do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blum performs procedures including removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, 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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