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Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD

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(Philip Blum MD)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Baylor College of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), electromyography (EMG)

9180 Pinecroft Drive Suite 150
The Woodlands, TX 77380

(713) 897-5900

Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD is a null in Houston, TX specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann and Patient Centered Neurology at Mischer Neuroscience Associates.

Office Locations

915 Gessner Road #750
Houston, TX 77024

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Memorial Hermann

9180 Pinecroft Drive Suite 150
The Woodlands, TX 77380

(713) 897-5900

(713) 897-2545

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

intravenous infusion

In 2023, Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD performed more intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nerve conduction studies

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous infusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD performed more nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	65
diagnostic procedures	1374
doctor visit	1272
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	561
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	21
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	53
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	29
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2014 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	561

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	21
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	43
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2015 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	487

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	40
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	96
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	106
doctor visit	739
minimally invasive procedures	200

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	27
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	65
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	68
chemotherapy	68
diagnostic procedures	134
doctor visit	950
minimally invasive procedures	176

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	38
Hispanic	34
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	91
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	54
chemotherapy	54
diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	782
minimally invasive procedures	196

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	31
Hispanic	36
Asian	18
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	89
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	125
chemotherapy	125
diagnostic procedures	118
doctor visit	1143
minimally invasive procedures	379

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	39
Hispanic	59
Asian	26
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	116
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	42
chemotherapy	42
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	1028
minimally invasive procedures	312

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	46
Hispanic	54
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	106
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	44
chemotherapy	44
diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	1036
minimally invasive procedures	485

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	38
Hispanic	38
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	86
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	38
chemotherapy	38
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	1135
minimally invasive procedures	674

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	30
Hispanic	48
Asian	29
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	103
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD treated as a null in Houston, TX were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

airway management	65
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	61
chemotherapy	61
diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	881
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	346

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Female	308
Male	242

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	447
Hispanic	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	77
75 to 84	194
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	231

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

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Memorial Hermann

Patient Centered Neurology at Mischer Neuroscience Associates

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. Philip S. Blum, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann, Medicare Traditional, Community Hlth MCR D-SNP and BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Medicare Traditional

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$297 Merlin Connectivity and Remote $297
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$110 Unclassified $110
Biogen, Inc.	$49 TYSABRI $25	SPINRAZA $24
Boston Scientific Corporation	$48 SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY $24	GENERAL DBS $23
Allergan Inc.	$45 BOTOX $45
Other	$29 TYSABRI $16	$13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$431
Gift	$110
Education	$37

Research Payments

Dr. Philip S. Blum, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $1,969.

Biography

Dr. Philip Blum works as a general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His areas of clinical interest consist of neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases) and electromyography (EMG). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Dr. Blum attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. His residency was performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Blum average 3.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California. He has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Memorial Hermann.