Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Bluhm, MD
Gastroenterology Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1306822705
- MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs on file
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1 Independence Plz, Ste 900
Birmingham, AL 352092629
(205) 271-8000
fax (205) 879-0548
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 5, 2010
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #15582
- Medicaid
- AL #528400180
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306822705. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
148
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,819
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 82 | 46 | $44 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 46 | 46 | $50 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 20 | 20 | $44 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
270
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$40,771
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 85 | 45 | $1,260 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 40 | 20 | $839 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 21 | 0 | $5,372 |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $325 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 17 | 0 | $3,103 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $14,859 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $531 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 13 | 11 | $264 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $116 |
| Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $3,564 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Bluhm's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Bluhm practices Gastroenterology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Charles Bluhm practice?
Dr. Charles Bluhm practices at 1 Independence Plz, Birmingham, AL 352092629. Office phone: 2052718000.
What is Dr. Charles Bluhm's NPI?
Dr. Charles Bluhm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306822705, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Bluhm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (HCPCS 99454). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.