2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1386646016 M.D.
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PAUL BLUM, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in EDISON, New Jersey. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
94.9574/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

PAUL BLUM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9574/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,423 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.9574/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

95 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL BLUM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PAUL BLUM, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2005

NPI 1386646016

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,423 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

94.9574/100 11.857400000000013% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9574/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.9574/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 94.9574/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

PAUL BLUM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 69 ROUTE 27, EDISON, NJ, 08820, with a listed phone of (732) 494-3220. NPI 1386646016 was issued on 08/12/2005. 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 1,423 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $62K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.9574/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.2651), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

69 ROUTE 27
EDISON, NJ 08820

Provider Details

NPI 1386646016
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

94.9574
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.2651
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL BLUM, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - PRIMARY CARE PC
EDISON, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,423
Total Claims
$62K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,333
Total Day Supply
97,471
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PAUL BLUM, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
130
Amlodipine Besylate
90
Levothyroxine Sodium
73
Rosuvastatin Calcium
68
Alprazolam
47
Losartan Potassium
45
Metoprolol Succinate
41
Azithromycin
38
Metformin Hcl
37
Escitalopram Oxalate
36

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How PAUL BLUM, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s 1,423 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL BLUM, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in EDISON, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL BLUM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BLUM, M.D. wrote 1,423 Medicare Part D claims totaling $62K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
PAUL BLUM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9574/100 (Quality: 87.2651). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL BLUM, M.D. located?
PAUL BLUM, M.D. is located at 69 ROUTE 27, EDISON, NJ, 08820. Phone: (732) 494-3220.
What is PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386646016, issued on 08/12/2005.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL BLUM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BLUM, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL BLUM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,423 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL BLUM, M.D.'s NPI is 1386646016 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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