Summary

Dr. Richard H. Blum is a cardiologist in the Department of Cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in pediatric cardiology, with clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing congenital and acquired heart conditions in children. Dr. Blum earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at Tufts–New England Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in pediatric cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology and is dedicated to providing comprehensive, family-centered cardiovascular care for children.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 38 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Pediatrics
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Speaks English
Boston , MABOSTON , MABoston , MABOSTON , MA
Med School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine Med School: Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Blum

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Richard Blum has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Richard Blum has the following area of expertise

  • Anesthesia

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Richard Blum holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Pediatrics.

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa in 1988.

NPI Number

Richard Blum's NPI number is 1023084381.

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Richard Blum's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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Richard Blum is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
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