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Dr. James Blum, MD
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Iowa City, IA
- NPI 1497874762
- Accepts Medicare
- 23 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 353-8990
fax (319) 356-2940 - Additional location
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701 W Forevergreen RD
North Liberty, IA 523179848
(319) 356-2633
fax (319) 356-3949
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 25, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Iowa #MD-48210 · Michigan #4301081908
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497874762. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
92
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$11,752
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 46 | 28 | $111 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 26 | 14 | $198 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 20 | 15 | $74 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 40 peers in Iowa City Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Blum's medical specialty?
Dr. James Blum practices Anesthesiology Physician in Iowa City, IA.
Where does Dr. James Blum practice?
Dr. James Blum practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 522421009. Office phone: 3193538990.
What is Dr. James Blum's NPI?
Dr. James Blum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497874762, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Blum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Blum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Blum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.