Overview
Richard Blum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Blum is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
Dr. Blum is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
545 N River St, Suite 230, Wilkes-barre, PA 18702
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard H. Blum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Blum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Blum by calling their office at 570-826-0526. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard H. Blum a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard H. Blum is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard H. Blum specialize in?
While Dr. Richard H. Blum is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Richard H. Blum accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard H. Blum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-826-0526 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Blum isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- CellulitisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- CirrhosisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Combined HyperlipidemiaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gaucher DiseaseDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease.
- Gaucher Disease Type 1Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease Type 1.
- Gaucher Disease Type 2Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease Type 2.
- Gaucher Disease Type 3Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease Type 3.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- GoutDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- High CholesterolDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- HypertensionDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
- Multiple Sulfatase DeficiencyDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.
- NecrosisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoporosisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PericarditisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- RingwormDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- StrokeDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VertigoDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- XanthomaDr. Blum isExperienced. Learn about Xanthoma.
