Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Brian J. Blumenstein

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Michigan Medical School
1415 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 37+ Years Practicing
812
Medicare Patients / yr
16
Procedures Billed
37
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Illinois, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Blumenstein is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 60005, IL — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Blumenstein Does

Dr. Blumenstein served 812 Medicare patients across 908 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Illinois (783 patients across 570 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)206126
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)117113
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)115113
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)7363
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)6262

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Blumenstein billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Blumenstein is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Oak Lawn, IL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center

Evergreen Park, IL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Blumenstein practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Blumenstein offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1415 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 660-7755

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

33 min

Average commute time in this zip · 74% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

23.2506

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 60005, IL

If Dr. Blumenstein isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 60005, IL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jeff T. VictorGastroenterology987<1 mi
Vincent C. MuscarelloGastroenterology1.5K<1 mi
Kenneth D. ChiGastroenterology600<1 mi
Mitchell B. BernsenGastroenterology900<1 mi
Nina H. MerelGastroenterology525<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Brian J. Blumenstein: Common Questions

Does Dr. Blumenstein accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Blumenstein is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Blumenstein depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 60005, IL →
Where is Dr. Blumenstein's office?
Dr. Blumenstein practices at 1415 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Phone: (847) 660-7755.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Blumenstein accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (847) 660-7755 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 60005, IL to see available options.
Does Dr. Blumenstein offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Blumenstein as offering telehealth. Call the office at (847) 660-7755 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Blumenstein?
Dr. Blumenstein graduated in 1989 and has been practicing for approximately 37 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Blumenstein treated 812 Medicare patients across 16 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Blumenstein is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (847) 660-7755 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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