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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blum, Infectious Disease Specialist in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Martha Blum, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA. Dr. Blum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blum’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blum’s office at (831) 330-3040.
What languages does Dr. Blum speak?
Dr. Blum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blum typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Blum diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Blum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Blum typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Martha Blum may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Blum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blum accept my insurance?
Dr. Blum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 330-3040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blum accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Blum in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Montage Health
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blum's office located?
Dr. Martha Blum's Primary Practice
2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Unit A
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 330-3040
What is Dr. Blum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427250752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blum
What is Dr. Martha Blum's specialty?
Dr. Blum is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Monterey, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Martha Blum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blum is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Martha Blum accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Martha Blum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Martha Blum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blum's office at (831) 330-3040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Martha Blum?
Please contact Dr. Blum's office at (831) 330-3040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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