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Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD

Claimed Profile

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery, General Podiatry and Sports Medicine

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (1978)

7777 Forest Lane Suite C435
Dallas, TX 75230

(972) 566-3808

Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD is a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX specializing in foot & ankle surgery, general podiatry and sports medicine. He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources and Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

Texas Health Resources

7777 Forest Lane Suite C435
Dallas, TX 75230

(972) 566-3808

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

foot X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD had a list price for foot X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2012 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212
nail avulsion	26
nail procedures	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2013 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144
nail avulsion	20
nail procedures	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	16
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	69
doctor visit	166
excision	69

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2015 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
nail avulsion	19
nail procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2016 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	16
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2017 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
nail avulsion	21
nail procedures	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2018 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2019 were nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217
nail avulsion	24
nail procedures	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nail avulsion	12
nail procedures	12
X-rays	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2021 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
musculoskeletal imaging	26
X-rays	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX during 2022 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
musculoskeletal imaging	28
X-rays	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated as a general podiatrist in Dallas, TX were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	69
doctor visit	163
excision	69
musculoskeletal imaging	24
nail avulsion	19
nail procedures	19
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD.

**Gender**
Female	78
Male	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	110
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	43
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Podiatry Associates of Dallas. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (1978)

Residency: Podiatry Associates of Dallas (1979)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

Baylor Scott & White Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TriWest, Medicaid, Cigna, Superior Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD accepts the following insurance providers:

TriWest

Medicaid

Cigna

Superior Health Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD from all over the web to help you find the right in Dallas, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donald R. Blum, DPM, JD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pylant Medical	$4,950 $4,950
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$3,190 LUZU $1,713	JUBLIA $1,038	JUBLIA EFINACONAZOLE $216	LUZU LULICONAZOLE $111	$112
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$1,308 Foot and Ankle $464	FOOTANDANKLE $390	Biologics $220	AUGMENT $137	TenFUSE $27	Other $69
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$818 Regranex $530	Wound Matrix $118	Santyl $39	Hat-Trick $24	$106
Stryker Corporation	$688 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $176	INFINITY ADAPTIS $168	Allograft Bio-Implants $124	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $118	Anchorage $53	Other $48
Other	$5,596 CLARIX $626	InnovaMatrix AC $282	Omnia $276	CellerateRx $272	CYTAL $258	Other $3,882

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,122
Education	$4,903
Consulting Fee	$1,600
Travel and Lodging	$924

Biography

Dr. Donald Blum is a foot & ankle surgery, general podiatry, and sports medicine specialist in Dallas, TX. He has a 4.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He appears to be an in-network provider for Superior Health Plan, Cigna, and Medicaid, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Blum speaks Spanish. Dr. Blum is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health and Texas Health Dallas.