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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blum, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Philip Blum, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Blum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blum’s office at (713) 333-6900.
Is Dr. Blum board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Philip Blum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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 Dr. Blum treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Dementia Due to Other Condition
- Dementia
- Secondary dementia
- Dementia from other medical causes
- Cognitive decline from underlying disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Myositis
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Muscle Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3390: Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified, organ involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Which procedures does Dr. Blum perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Philip Blum may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blum's office.
Does Dr. Blum accept my insurance?
Dr. Blum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 333-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blum accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Blum in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Blum's office located?
Dr. Philip Blum's Primary Practice
915 Gessner Rd Ste 750
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 333-6900
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 1568444115.
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. Philip Blum's specialty?
Dr. Blum is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Blum to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Philip Blum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blum is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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 Philip Blum accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Philip Blum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philip Blum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blum's office at (713) 333-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philip Blum?
Please contact Dr. Blum's office at (713) 333-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Blum have?
Dr. Philip Blum is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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