Summary

Dr. Richard Blum is a cardiologist with expertise in cardiovascular disease and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. With 48 years of experience in cardiac care, Dr. Blum brings extensive knowledge to treating complex heart conditions. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Blum practices at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and maintains office locations throughout San Diego, California. He specializes in treating heart failure and coronary artery disease, including cardiovascular conditions that specifically affect women. His services include performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and conducting comprehensive blood tests for cardiac evaluation. Dr. Blum also provides adult immunizations as part of comprehensive cardiovascular care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 48 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Georgetown University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard I Blum has 3 locations

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103

Richard I Blum MD

550 Washington St Ste 641San Diego, CA 92103
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

San Diego Direct Ppo Contract

550 Washington St Ste 423San Diego, CA 92103

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Dr. Richard I Blum, MDMariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Shilpa Vellore Vellore Govardhan
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCritical Care Medicine
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48 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Polish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks Spanish, English
San Diego , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLSan Diego , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Bangalore Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard I Blum

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard I Blum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard I Blum has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Georgetown University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Blum's NPI number is 1043310030.

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