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Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD

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(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

119-40 Metropolitan Avenue
Kew Gardens, NY 11415

(718) 849-0624

Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD is an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

Mount Sinai Health System

119-40 Metropolitan Avenue
Kew Gardens, NY 11415

(718) 849-0624

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572 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

tear osmolarity test

In 2012, Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD performed more tear osmolarity test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
eye procedures	2321
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2013 were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	2681
lab tests	690
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	75
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	109
Hispanic	181
Asian	73
Other	64
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	72
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	61
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
eye procedures	2611
lab tests	1046
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	106
Hispanic	167
Asian	79
Other	62
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	86
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	59
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2051
lab tests	680
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	196
Hispanic	270
Asian	136
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	144
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	61
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2080
lab tests	478
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	107
Hispanic	119
Asian	64
Other	47
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	68
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	58
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2079
lab tests	323
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	104
Hispanic	124
Asian	69
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	75
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	58
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2090
lab tests	322
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	95
Hispanic	124
Asian	81
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	79
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	58
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
eye procedures	2408
lab tests	387
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	100
Hispanic	160
Asian	76
Other	54
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	76
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	60
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	1447
lab tests	166
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	73
Hispanic	123
Asian	51
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	52
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
eye procedures	1889
lab tests	379
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	78
Hispanic	127
Asian	68
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	69
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	59
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1716
lab tests	426
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	69
Hispanic	119
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	65
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	58
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	1795
lab tests	604
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	78
Hispanic	105
Asian	66
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	64
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	57
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Kew Gardens, NY were eye procedures, lab tests, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	2097
lab tests	500
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	49
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD.

**Gender**
Female	335
Male	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	92
Asian / Pacific Islander	68
Non-Hispanic White	160
Native American / Alaskan Native	3
Hispanic	134
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	167
85 and over	70
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	218

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), 1199SEIU, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, MagnaCare, United Healthcare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty and AETNA - Commercial.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

1199SEIU

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

MagnaCare

United Healthcare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

AETNA - Commercial

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.97 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kew Gardens, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lawrence Roy Blum, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$944 ARGOS $323	Rhopressa $149	Simbrinza $69	AcrySof $50	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $41	Other $313
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$795 CEQUA $313	XELPROS $215	Bromsite $145	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $97	CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% $25
Shire North American Group Inc	$565 XIIDRA $565
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$550 ReSTOR $123	AcrySof $115	Simbrinza $99	Ilevro $39	Cataract Equipment $35	Other $139
Allergan Inc.	$452 RESTASIS $141	LUMIGAN $60	ALPHAGAN P $53	COMBIGAN $50	$147
Other	$2,823 TYRVAYA $401	Xhance $348	XIIDRA $305	Rhopressa $195	AmnioGuard $146	Other $1,427

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,091
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Lawrence Blum is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist. Dr. Blum's hospital/clinic affiliations include Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He trained at Mount Sinai Medical Center for his residency. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.5 stars (out of 5). He usually is in-network for MultiPlan, MagnaCare, and 1199SEIU, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Blum's practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Mount Sinai Health System.