Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Blam, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Long Beach, CA
- NPI 1801877733
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2925 Palo Verde Ave
Long Beach, CA 908151552
(562) 429-2473
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 29, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Connecticut #039355
- Medicaid
- CT #001393553
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801877733. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,295
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$145,192
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 753 | 263 | $80 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 278 | 253 | $176 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 103 | 102 | $119 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 38 | 37 | $168 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 38 | 38 | $117 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 27 | 27 | $175 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 23 | 23 | $116 | |
43246 |
Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope | 18 | 18 | $195 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 17 | 16 | $95 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Long Beach Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$99
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $52.27 | |
| Shield Therapeutics INC | 1 | $31.30 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $15.92 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
768
Patients
499
Total drug cost
$79,133
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 181 | 177 | $2,916 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 124 | 123 | $8,828 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 106 | 37 | $1,112 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 85 | 45 | $1,761 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 75 | 33 | $41,729 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 31 | 11 | $2,799 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 26 | 0 | $709 |
| Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 22 | 21 | $2,186 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 21 | 0 | $1,512 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 20 | 0 | $12,753 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Blam's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Blam practices Gastroenterology Physician in Long Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Blam practice?
Dr. Michael Blam practices at 2925 Palo Verde Ave, Long Beach, CA 908151552. Office phone: 5624292473.
What is Dr. Michael Blam's NPI?
Dr. Michael Blam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801877733, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Blam accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Michael Blam does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Blam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.