Brian Blum, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bethel, AK

Brian Blum, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bethel, Alaska. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Yukon-kuskokwim Health Corporation and his current practice location is 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 543-6336.

Brian Blum is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 353) 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 1225446131.

Contact Information

Brian Blum, OD
528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy,
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-6336
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBrian Blum
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience10 Years
Location528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, Alaska
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:
  • Brian Blum graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225446131
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2014
  • Last Update Date: 07/24/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799903779
  • Enrollment ID: I20140904002325

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian Blum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225446131NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 353 (Alaska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Yukon-kuskokwim Health Corporation519371876577

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Provider NameYukon-kuskokwim Health Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447477815
PECOS PAC ID: 5193718765
Enrollment ID: O20040407001515

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Brian Blum, OD
1401 Joe Morse Dr,
Copperas Cove, TX 76522-4750

Ph: (254) 423-1726
Brian Blum, OD
528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy,
Bethel, AK 99559

Ph: (907) 543-6336

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Optometrist in Bethel, AK

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Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6336    
Dalila Lucatero, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 829 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Suite 135, Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6336    
Wesley Charlton, OD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 829 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
Phone: 907-543-6300    
Pamela Conrad, OD
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