Active NPI 1659389724 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen L Blum , MD

Dermatology • Arlington, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Blum, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Arlington, TX. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota in 1982, Dr. Blum delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3939 W GREEN OAKS BLVD.

Dr. Blum is affiliated with Metroplex Dermatology, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3939 W Green Oaks Blvd
Suite 103

Arlington, TX 760162784

Telephone 8174298327

Fax 8174573739

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Arlington, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +18.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.3 Yrs

State Avg: 20.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Arlington, TX (1210 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

38.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blum (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Arlington Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	324	70	$9.95	$6.54
17000 Destruction of skin growth	130	89	$101.44	$52.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	83	$135.96	$89.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	73	61	$84.76	$55.65
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	64	52	$170.66	$111.24
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	46	41	$150.27	$78.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$166.60	$109.75
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$108.26	$71.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	229	47	$10.15	$6.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	78	$135.26	$89.62
17000 Destruction of skin growth	86	62	$101.33	$52.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	38	$84.71	$56.66
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	47	38	$172.17	$115.09
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	25	22	$153.86	$90.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$167.06	$111.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	383	62	$10.38	$6.95
17000 Destruction of skin growth	122	82	$101.79	$57.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	114	79	$84.84	$56.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	76	$136.44	$91.27
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	50	37	$172.94	$112.18
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	32	29	$156.60	$90.05
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$109.41	$73.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$167.66	$112.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	438	73	$7.40	$6.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	100	$99.38	$91.08
17000 Destruction of skin growth	137	85	$75.90	$53.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	60	$131.45	$129.43
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	53	44	$133.56	$114.00
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	52	45	$122.75	$98.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	40	$80.09	$56.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$125.95	$111.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	356	63	$6.11	$6.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	112	$109.14	$108.94
17000 Destruction of skin growth	118	84	$65.85	$52.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	63	$75.16	$75.00
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	60	50	$101.04	$96.71
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	36	34	$112.87	$112.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$110.63	$107.72
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$76.08	$75.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	254	48	$5.83	$5.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	159	90	$77.08	$73.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	67	$113.13	$107.59
17000 Destruction of skin growth	83	67	$68.21	$56.09
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	40	34	$99.22	$91.74
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	34	33	$115.46	$106.20
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$76.41	$75.39
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	14	12	$150.67	$148.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$112.83	$106.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	268	39	$5.63	$5.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	62	$73.21	$70.01
17000 Destruction of skin growth	79	59	$66.88	$51.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	55	$107.74	$103.38
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	48	34	$112.12	$107.60
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	34	32	$103.73	$89.50
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$76.55	$71.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$110.86	$103.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	303	65	$5.65	$5.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	99	$73.34	$69.70
17000 Destruction of skin growth	102	83	$67.72	$53.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	39	$107.73	$102.67
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	38	32	$112.33	$106.18
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	31	28	$103.73	$94.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$74.88	$71.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$111.64	$103.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	16	$43.67	$41.58
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	18	11	$150.67	$143.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License TX G7916

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Metroplex Dermatology, Pllc

300 W Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, TX 760143105

Phone: 8177044777

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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Registered Nurse - Case Management

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Registered Nurse

Dr. Vickie Hutchins , DDS

Dentist

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Doctor of Dental Surgery

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Counselor - Mental Health

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National Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, CEAP

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 14, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 14, 2008

Registered at 3939 W GREEN OAKS BLVD, SUITE 103, ARLINGTON, TX 760162784 (Tel: 8174298327)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 14, 2008

Registered at 3939 W GREEN OAKS BLVD, SUITE 103, ARLINGTON, TX 760162784 (Tel: 8174298327)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 14, 2008

Recorded as STEPHEN BLUM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 14, 2008

Dermatology (License #G7916 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659389724

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 04, 2006

Last Update: February 14, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3939 W Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 103

Arlington, TX 760162784

Phone: 8174298327

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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