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Who is Dr. Blum, Pediatric Urologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Emily Blum, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Blum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blum’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blum’s office at (404) 252-5206.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blum?
Dr. Emily Blum, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blum empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hydronephrosis, Hypospadias, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Blum is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Blum speak?
Dr. Blum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blum treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Phimosis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Penis Disorder
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N471: Phimosis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Congenital Chordee
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Penile Curvature at Birth
- Bent Penis (Congenital)
- Chordee
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q544: Congenital chordee
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Testicular Torsion
- Varicocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Twisted testicle
- Testicle twisting
- Torsion of testis
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
ICD-10 Codes:
- N4400: Torsion of testis, unspecified
- I861: Scrotal varices
Also known as:
- Congenital Penile Torsion
- Birth Defects
- Penis Disorder
- Twisted Penis at Birth
- Penile Rotation
- Congenital Penile Curvature
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5563: Congenital torsion of penis
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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- One High Scrotal Testicle
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- High-Riding Testicle
- Partially Descended Testicle
- Cryptorchidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5313: Unilateral high scrotal testis
Also known as:
- Congenital Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- VUR in babies
- Backward urine flow in newborns
- Congenital VUR
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q627: Congenital vesico-uretero-renal reflux
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Urethral Stricture from Injury (Male)
- Urethral Disorder
- Narrowing of Urethra after Trauma
- Male Urethral Scarring
- Post-traumatic Urethral Stricture
ICD-10 Codes:
- N35010: Post-traumatic urethral stricture, male, meatal
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux without Kidney Damage
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR without Nephropathy
- Urine Reflux without Kidney Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1371: Vesicoureteral-reflux without reflux nephropathy
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Bedwetting
- Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Nighttime Wetting
- Childhood Bedwetting
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
What procedures does Dr. Blum perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Blum performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
- Chordee Correction Surgery
- Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
- Penile Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Blum accept my insurance?
Dr. Blum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 252-5206 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blum accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Blum in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blum's office located?
Dr. Emily Blum's Primary Practice
5730 Glenridge Dr Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 252-5206
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 1912137431.
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. Emily Blum's specialty?
Dr. Blum is a Pediatric Urologist near Atlanta, GA. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Blum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Emily Blum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blum is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Emily Blum accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Emily Blum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emily Blum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blum's office at (404) 252-5206 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emily Blum?
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