Quick answers
- Does Louis C. Blaum Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis C. Blaum Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Louis C. Blaum Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 210 Original Medicare patients and 1,018 services for Louis C. Blaum Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis C. Blaum Iii's NPI number?
- 1801846373. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Louis C. Blaum Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 210 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,018 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)120 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)84 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)78 services
- Application of nonmoveable finger splint (29130)59 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis69%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Louis C. Blaum Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis C. Blaum Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- AdventHealth Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100068
- AdventHealth New Smyrna BeachNew Smyrna Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100014
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis C. Blaum Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 Lexington Green LnSanford, FL 32771
- 410 Palmetto StNew Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (386) 267‑6224
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louis C. Blaum Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP1,269 clinicians in the group
- Ability Health Services, Inc1,258 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Hand Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Sanford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sanford, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801846373 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians