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Dr. Ruth Blum, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Penn State College of Medicine (2015)

161 Fort Washington Avenue Floor 11
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-0114

Dr. Ruth Blum, MD is an urologist in New York, NY specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2015 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Ruth Blum, MD is affiliated with Billings Clinic.

Office Locations

161 Fort Washington Avenue Floor 11
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-0114

(212) 305-0016

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801 N 29th Street
Billings, MT 59101

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

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with cryosurgery

cystoscopy with laser surgery

In 2023, Dr. Ruth Blum, MD had a list price for cystoscopy with cryosurgery, and cystoscopy with laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 10%

By Volume:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

minimally invasive procedures

In 2023, Dr. Ruth Blum, MD performed more cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

inpatient hospital care

prostate punch biopsy

transurethral resection of the prostate

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with fulguration

diagnostic cystoscopy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Ruth Blum, MD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), prostate punch biopsy, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), and ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for cystoscopy with fulguration, and diagnostic cystoscopy 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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2021 were urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

doctor visit	100
minimally invasive procedures	25
urologic procedures	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and chemotherapy.

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

ablation	14
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	52
chemotherapy	52
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	495
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	248
minor procedures	52
stent placement (stenting)	46
urologic procedures	361

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	42
Less than 65	29

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and minor procedures.

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

ablation	28
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	554
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
laser treatment	33
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	22
minimally invasive procedures	266
minor procedures	42
stent placement (stenting)	63
urologic procedures	306

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	57
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Blum, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated as an urologist in New York, NY were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and chemotherapy.

ablation	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	52
chemotherapy	52
cryotherapy	11
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	383
foreign body removal	13
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	179
minor procedures	47
stent placement (stenting)	54
urologic procedures	234

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	321
Native American / Alaskan Native	15
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	39
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	185

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruth Blum, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruth Blum, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	37

Education & Training

Dr. Ruth Blum, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 2015. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (2015)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Billings Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$171 rezum Generator $10	$161

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$171

Biography

Dr. Ruth Blum's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Blum attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine. She is affiliated with Billings Clinic.