Michael Joseph Blaha, M.D., MPH
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Michael Joseph Blaha is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Baltimore, MD with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MD can see Michael Joseph Blaha, M.D., MPH in person in Baltimore or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 N Wolfe St Carnegie 565 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202374.4/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.3%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,188
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
88
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
604
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $182k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 (+4%) — 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 (+20%) — 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 (+10%) — 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 (+13%) — 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 (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$128.7k received from industry
62 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael Joseph Blaha's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
6201 Greenleigh Ave, Middle River, MD 21220-2004
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Michael Joseph Blaha
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Joseph Blaha for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Baltimore 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 Michael Joseph Blaha
Dr. Blaha is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 955-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Joseph Blaha
Practice Location
600 N Wolfe St Carnegie 565 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
Mailing Address
6201 Greenleigh Ave, Middle River, MD 21220-2004
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