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Nephrology

Joel Blush, MD

Works at hospitals in Staten Island, NY · New York

Summary

Joel Blush, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Staten Island, NY. NPI 1265403653. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel Blush, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
28Years since medical school (graduated 1998)
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
North Shore-Lij Medical PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joel Blush work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel Blush at 2 hospitals: Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joel Blush see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Staten Island, NY and Brooklyn, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joel Blush's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Joel Blush accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel Blush accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joel Blush?
(718) 668-6963, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joel Blush's NPI number?
1265403653. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joel Blush works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel Blush at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel Blush is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel Blush as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Staten Island, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year1998
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265403653
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians