Physician Profile
Philip S. Blum, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Blum
Based in Houston, TX, Philip S. Blum, MD is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. Philip graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990. Philip is also listed as specializing in nuclear medicine. Medicare claims data shows Philip provided 204,906 services to 1,056 patients. The services billed most often include injection, lecanemab-irmb, 1 mg, injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg, and injection, ocrelizumab, 1 mg.
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
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (713) 338-5616
- Email not available
Practice Locations
915 GESSNER RD STE 750
Houston, TX 77024
9180 Pinecroft Dr Ste 500
Shenandoah, TX 77380
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
204,906 services · 1,056 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
1,235 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
550 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
230 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
154 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
136 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
100 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
55 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
49 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
45 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | Treatment | 95913 |
28 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
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 neurologists 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 neurologists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Blum's specialty?
Dr. Blum is a neurologist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Blum?
Dr. Blum is listed at 915 Gessner Rd Ste 750, Houston, TX 77024. 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 (713) 338-5616. 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 1568444115. 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 Baylor College of Medicine, 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 is Dr. Blum known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blum provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, 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.