Summary

Dr. Karl Blum is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, bringing 36 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. Dr. Blum is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Blum practices at Community Medical Center and maintains locations in Toms River, Old Bridge, and Morganville, New Jersey. He focuses on treating conditions such as osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and mobility issues. His expertise includes performing extremity X-rays and bursa injections to diagnose and treat various orthopedic concerns. Patients rate Dr. Blum 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Suny Health Science Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Karl R Blum has 3 locations

Ocean Orthopedics - Toms River

530 Lakehurst RdToms River, NJ 08755

Ocean Orthopedic Associates

2 Hospital PlzOld Bridge, NJ 08857

Ocean Orthopedics - Morganville

186 County Road 520Morganville, NJ 07751

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36 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Italian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Toms River , NJMontclair , NJClifton , NJMillburn , NJ
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Temple School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Med School: Bachelor of Science - Lehigh University, Bethlehem , PA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karl R Blum

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Karl R Blum has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Karl R Blum has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Karl R Blum holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Suny Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1990.

NPI Number

Karl R Blum's NPI number is 1154361285.

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What languages does Karl Blum speak?
Karl Blum speaks English and Spanish.
Does Karl Blum accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Karl Blum accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Karl Blum affiliated with?
Karl Blum is affiliated with Community Medical Center.
Where is Karl Blum's office located?
Karl Blum's office is located at 530 Lakehurst Rd, Toms River, NJ, 08755.

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