Ralph S Blume, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Ralph S Blume is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 62 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: RHEUMATOLOGY
Ralph S Blume, MD has practiced internal medicine for 62+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 1964), he has been practicing for over 62 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
161 Fort Washington Ave Suite 537, New York, NY 10032
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
111
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
573
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $367k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Ralph S Blume's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1964
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
62 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1964)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ralph S Blume
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ralph S Blume for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New York 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 Ralph S Blume
Dr. Blume is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 305-5512.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ralph S Blume
Practice Location
161 Fort Washington Ave Suite 537, New York, NY 10032
Mailing Address
161 Fort Washington Ave Suite 537, New York, NY 10032
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