Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blumen, Adult Medicine Specialist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Edward Blumen, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blumen graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Blumen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blumen’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blumen’s office at (847) 866-3700.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blumen?
Dr. Edward Blumen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blumen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Evanston, IL community, Dr. Blumen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blumen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Family Medicine | Cook County Hospital | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Blumen board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Blumen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blumen speak?
Dr. Blumen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blumen typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blumen 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. Blumen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blumen typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blumen 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. Blumen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Blumen accept my insurance?
Dr. Blumen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 866-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blumen accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Blumen in Evanston, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blumen's office located?
Dr. Edward Blumen's Primary Practice
909 Davis St Ste 200
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-3700
What is Dr. Blumen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blumen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659310894.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blumen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blumen
What is Dr. Edward Blumen's specialty?
Dr. Blumen is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Evanston, IL.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Edward Blumen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blumen is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital 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 Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Blumen accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Edward Blumen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Blumen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blumen's office at (847) 866-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Blumen?
Please contact Dr. Blumen's office at (847) 866-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Blumen have?
Dr. Edward Blumen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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