Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Kevin Blume

DO · Otolaryngology · Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
1980 W HOSPITAL DR
SUITE 201
Tucson, AZ 85704
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 10 Years Practicing
1.1K
Medicare Patients / yr
19
Procedures Billed
10
Years Practicing
5
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.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Blume

See which plans Dr. Blume accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Arizona, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Blume is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 85704, AZ — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (520) 792-2170 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Blume Does

Dr. Blume served 1,068 Medicare patients across 2,415 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Otolaryngology in Arizona (942 patients across 151 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)51216
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)35416
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)33817
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)307215
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)178148

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Blume 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. Blume is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St. Mary's Hospital

Tucson, AZ
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Canyon Vista Medical Center

Sierra Vista, AZ
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Northwest Medical Center

Tucson, AZ
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

St Joseph's Hospital

Tucson, AZ
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Tucson Medical Center

Tucson, AZ
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 1980 W HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 201, Tucson, AZ 85704
Phone: (520) 792-2170

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

27 min

Average commute time in this zip · 82% 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

8.8645

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

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 85704, AZ

If Dr. Blume isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 85704, AZ:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
John M. RuboyianesOtolaryngology5524.3 mi
Joseph M. SmallOtolaryngology4264.3 mi
Abraham JacobOtolaryngology7464.3 mi
Che C. LiuOtolaryngology4.4 mi
David S. ChenOtolaryngology1204.4 mi
Richard R. OrlandiOtolaryngology1024.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Blume takes three steps:

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Kevin Blume: Common Questions

Does Dr. Blume accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Blume is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Blume depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 85704, AZ →
Where is Dr. Blume's office?
Dr. Blume practices at 1980 W HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 201, Tucson, AZ 85704. Phone: (520) 792-2170.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Blume accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (520) 792-2170 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 85704, AZ to see available options.
Does Dr. Blume offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Blume as offering telehealth. Call the office at (520) 792-2170 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Blume?
Dr. Blume graduated in 2016 and has been practicing for approximately 10 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Blume treated 1,068 Medicare patients across 19 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Blume 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 (520) 792-2170 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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