Martha Lewis Blum, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Martha Lewis Blum is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Monterey, CA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Martha Lewis Blum, MD has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 2002), she has been practicing for over 24 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.35/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Bldg a, Monterey, CA 93940-5736
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202387.35/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
303
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
35
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
120
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — 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 · 2002
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
24 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 2002)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190298
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Infectious Disease Care With Martha Lewis Blum
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Martha Lewis Blum for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Monterey 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 Martha Lewis Blum
NPI records show Dr. Blum as active with telehealth listed in Monterey, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 330-3040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Martha Lewis Blum
Practice Location
2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Bldg a, Monterey, CA 93940-5736
Mailing Address
2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Bldg a, Monterey, CA 93940-5736
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