Daniel N Blum, MD
Daniel N Blum is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Flushing, NY with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Daniel N Blum, MD in person in Flushing or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
13806 Jewel Ave, Flushing, NY 11367-1933
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202324.82/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-58.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.57%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
1.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
210
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
275
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,304
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $234k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1980)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Daniel N Blum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel N Blum for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Flushing required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel N Blum
Dr. Blum is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Flushing, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 520-0248.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Daniel N Blum
Practice Location
13806 Jewel Ave, Flushing, NY 11367-1933
Mailing Address
13806 Jewel Ave, Flushing, NY 11367-1933
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