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Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD

(Dr. Michael Francis Blum, M.D.)

(524 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1989)

4517 Southlake Parkway
Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 985-4111

Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD is an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center, REHAB ASSOCIATES, LLC, SOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PLLC and Southlake Orthopaedics.

Office Locations

4517 Southlake Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244

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Southlake Orthopaedics

4517 Southlake Parkway
Hoover, AL 35244

(205) 985-4111

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint imaging

knee X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD performed more joint imaging, and knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	170
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	295
hip imaging	28
injections	170
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	43
musculoskeletal imaging	326
pelvic imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	370

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	173
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	337
hip imaging	35
injections	173
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	286
pelvic imaging	37
spinal procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	27
X-rays	336

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	27
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	294
hip imaging	32
injections	138
joint surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	267
pelvic imaging	30
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	297

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	21
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	173
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	415
hip imaging	60
hospital care	11
injections	173
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	64
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	50
musculoskeletal imaging	304
pelvic imaging	55
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	370

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	58
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	210
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	420
injections	210
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	336
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	30
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	366

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	28
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
doctor visit	358
injections	183
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	324
reconstructive surgery	31
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	347

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	20
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	194
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	434
injections	194
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	30
musculoskeletal imaging	327
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	32
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	359

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	33
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	198
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	410
injections	198
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	31
musculoskeletal imaging	333
reconstructive surgery	16
spinal procedures	44
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	377

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	31
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	163
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	347
injections	163
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	270
reconstructive surgery	17
spinal procedures	39
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	309

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	32
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	131
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	309
injections	131
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	238
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	252

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	23
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	145
doctor visit	352
hip imaging	20
injections	145
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
musculoskeletal imaging	277
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	52
X-rays	281

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	26
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated as an orthopedist in Birmingham, AL were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	170
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	361
hip imaging	35
hospital care	11
injections	170
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
musculoskeletal imaging	298
pelvic imaging	38
reconstructive surgery	16
spinal procedures	27
upper extremity surgery	19
X-rays	333

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	253
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	27
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Grandview Medical Center

REHAB ASSOCIATES, LLC

SOUTHERN ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PLLC

Southlake Orthopaedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 524 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Birmingham, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael F. Blum, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$18,692 DJO Surgical 3DKnee System $11,025	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $1,386	Joint Implants $1,181	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $451	DJO Surgical CLP Hip System $68	Other $4,582
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,157 Ortho-Hips $506	Sports Medicine $498	Dynamic Control Technology $45	MONOVISC $37	VERSALOK $36	Other $35
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,130 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY HANDWRISTFOOTANKLE $1,100	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $30
Procedural Orthopedics Inc	$615 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $615
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$277 ROSA-Knee $134	AccuFill $65	$77
Other	$527 NovoStitch $184	CLARIX $63	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $54	Video Accessories $36	Other Endoscopy $27	Other $163

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$15,525
Travel and Lodging	$3,772
Food and Beverage	$2,001
Education	$1,100

Biography

Dr. Michael Blum is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Birmingham, AL and Hoover, AL. On average, patients gave Dr. Blum a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. He studied medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Blum's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama.