# Lawrence R Blum, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/lawrence-blum-md-1811082571
NPI: 1811082571
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Lawrence R Blum, MD is a ophthalmology based in Kew Gardens, NY practicing at Lawrence Blum Md Pc with NPI 1811082571.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Ophthalmology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
- Graduation year: 1990
- NPI: 1811082571 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1811082571))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Lawrence Blum Md Pc
- Address: 11624 Metropolitan Ave, Kew Gardens, NY, 114181031
- Phone: (718) 847-2020
- Group practice size: 2 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 75.00/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 6 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 4 plans
- [EmblemHealth](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/emblemhealth) — 2 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 2 plans
- [Anthem Vision](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/anthem-vision) — 1 plan
- [BCBS Massachusetts HMO](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-massachusetts-hmo) — 1 plan
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Lawrence R Blum, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1811082571).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 19 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $547.

Largest disclosed payer: Alcon Vision LLC ($134 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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