Dr. Michael Blum, MD
4517 Southlake Pkwy, Suite 202, Birmingham, AL 35244 • +1-701-555-2264
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1999)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Birmingham Percentiles
NPI #1518915016 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Operating out of Birmingham, AL (4517 Southlake Pkwy, Suite 202), Orthopedic Surgery clinician Dr. Michael Blum, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 1999) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (63.64th Birmingham percentile) (41.25th AL percentile; Z-score -0.30σ across 2,295 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Blum is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 361 annual services, $59–$81 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 271/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 191/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Michael Blum in Birmingham (35244) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 4517 Southlake Pkwy, Suite 202 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.72/5 from 25 verified reports).
NPI registry verification (#1518915016) confirms Dr. Michael Blum's MD standing serving CBSA 35244 with a 4.78/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Birmingham, AL Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,295 annual services across 230 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AL Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 361 | 63.64th | $59 – $81 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 271 | 65.64th | $63 – $86 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 191 | 59.64th | $35 – $50 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 110 | 58.64th | $84 – $116 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 70 | 60.64th | $543 – $745 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (71 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,291 | 63.64th | $66 – $96 |
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Dr. Michael Blum, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blum National Provider Identifier | NPI #1518915016 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (35244) |
| Dr. Blum Birmingham CMS Volume Rank | 63.64th Pct (2,295 CMS svcs; Z -0.304σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AL Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Birmingham, AL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.72/5 Listening • 4.56/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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