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Dr. Robert M Blum , OD

Optometrist • Austell, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Blum, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Austell, GA. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1985, Dr. Blum delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1757 E WEST CONNECTOR STE 400.

Dr. Blum maintains professional affiliations with Family First Vision Care Georgia, Austell Vision Center, Inc. and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1757 E West Connector Ste 400

Austell, GA 301061248

Telephone 7709414445

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Austell, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +19.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Austell, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
8.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blum (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Austell Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
66 65 $142.23 $119.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 17 $87.50 $86.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
13 13 $55.00 $53.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-06-29
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA 1072

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Family First Vision Care Georgia

1401 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 300626499

Phone: 7709771835

Austell Vision Center, Inc.

1757 E W Connector, Austell, GA 301061248

Phone: 7709414445

Secondary Practice Locations

1401 Johnson Ferry Rd, Suite 148b

Marietta, GA 300626495

Phone: 6784570843

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2022

Registered at 1757 E WEST CONNECTOR STE 400, AUSTELL, GA 301061248 (Tel: 7709414445)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2022

Registered at 484 LANCASHIRE DR, MARIETTA, GA 300684275 (Tel: 6784570843)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1401 JOHNSON FERRY RD, SUITE 148B, MARIETTA, GA 300626495 (Tel: 6784570843)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1992 WILLEO CREEK PT, MARIETTA, GA 300681554 (Tel: 6784570843)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT BLUM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #1072 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316099088
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 16, 2007
Last Update: June 29, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

484 Lancashire Dr

Marietta, GA 300684275

Phone: 6784570843

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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