Dr. Matthew Blum

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Matthew Blum Jr., CNA,MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Cañon City, Colorado. He attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central. Dr. Matthew Blum also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc Dba Colorado Health Medical Group. Dr. Matthew Blum may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Matthew Blum at 1338 Phay Ave to request Dr. Matthew Blum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1338 Phay Ave
Cañon City, CO 81212-2302


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Matthew Blum Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6305975848
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 32 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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    Certified Nursing Assistant
    A certified nursing assistant, or CNA, helps patients or clients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Also known as a Nursing Assistant (NA) a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or a State Tested Nurse Aid (STNA), the individual who carries this title needs strong work ethic and ability, but issues of liability and legality prevent CNAs from performing certain procedures.
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Matthew Blum attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1659348480
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Matthew Blum

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Matthew Blum has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 32 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Poudre Valley Medical Group Llc Dba Colorado Health Medical Group


Practice Locations

1338 Phay Ave
Cañon City, CO 81212-2302
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, February 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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