2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1245837012
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DONALD BLUM

Pharmacist in ST. ALBANS, West Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
26
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DONALD BLUM is a Pharmacist ([object Object]) practicing in ST. ALBANS, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims across 26 beneficiaries — 100% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DONALD BLUM filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ST. ALBANS, West Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DONALD BLUM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2020

NPI 1245837012

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Pharmacist share within West Virginia

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within West Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DONALD BLUM is a Pharmacist provider practicing in ST. ALBANS, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1245837012. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DONALD BLUM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider at 201 MACCORKLE AVENUE, ST. ALBANS, WV, 25177, with a listed phone of (304) 722-3335. NPI 1245837012 was issued on 10/05/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLUM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

201 MACCORKLE AVENUE
ST. ALBANS, WV 25177

Provider Details

NPI 1245837012
Specialty Pharmacist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/05/2020

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DONALD BLUM — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 26 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

26
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
55
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pharmacist Overview

How DONALD BLUM fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

DONALD BLUM's 26 claims are below the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLUM.

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD BLUM's specialty?
DONALD BLUM specializes in Pharmacist and practices in ST. ALBANS, West Virginia.
How much does DONALD BLUM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD BLUM wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is DONALD BLUM located?
DONALD BLUM is located at 201 MACCORKLE AVENUE, ST. ALBANS, WV, 25177. Phone: (304) 722-3335.
What is DONALD BLUM's NPI number?
DONALD BLUM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245837012, issued on 10/05/2020.
Does DONALD BLUM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DONALD BLUM's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DONALD BLUM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD BLUM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD BLUM accept Medicare?
DONALD BLUM appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD BLUM's credentials?
DONALD BLUM's NPI is 1245837012. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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