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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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 353-8990
fax (319) 356-2940
Additional location
701 W Forevergreen RD
North Liberty, IA 523179848
(319) 356-2633
fax (319) 356-3949

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.