Howard B Blumstein, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Smithtown, NY

Howard B Blumstein, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Smithtown, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp and his current practice location is 315 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 360-7778.

Howard B Blumstein is licensed to practice in New York (license number 227807) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598751471.

Contact Information

Howard B Blumstein, MD
315 Middle Country Rd,
Smithtown, NY 11787-2817
(631) 360-7778
(631) 979-1609



Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward B Blumstein
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience24 Years
Location315 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Howard B Blumstein attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598751471
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/19/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012964471
  • Enrollment ID: I20050407000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard B Blumstein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598751471NPI-NPPES
02670088MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 227807 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suny/stony Brook University HospitalStony brook, NYHospital
St Charles HospitalPort jefferson, NYHospital
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port JeffersonPort jefferson, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rheumatology Associates Of Li Llp610381079111

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Entity NameRheumatology Associates Of Li Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689660573
PECOS PAC ID: 6103810791
Enrollment ID: O20070313000490

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Howard B Blumstein, MD
315 Middle Country Rd,
Smithtown, NY 11787-2817

Ph: (631) 656-7161
Howard B Blumstein, MD
315 Middle Country Rd,
Smithtown, NY 11787-2817

Ph: (631) 360-7778

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Mr. Zvi A Alpern, MD
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Sara J Johnson, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Nicolae Dragos Bizeta, MD
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Dr. Deborah J. Weiss, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 631-393-1670    Fax: 631-382-8941
Dr. Diana Z Akberzie, MD
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Ranjit Singh, MD
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