Quick answers
- Does Suzanne M. Blood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suzanne M. Blood 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 Suzanne M. Blood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Suzanne M. Blood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suzanne M. Blood's NPI number?
- 1831103555. 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 Suzanne M. Blood, 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)22 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes27%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
Hospitals where Suzanne M. Blood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suzanne M. Blood 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.
- Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac LakeSaranac Lake, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330079
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330191
Practice locations
Addresses where Suzanne M. Blood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2249 State Route 86, Suite 3Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (518) 891‑3845
- 24 Fairfield AveSchroon Lake, NY 12870 (518) 532‑7120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suzanne M. Blood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hudson Headwaters Health Network215 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Saranac Lake
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saranac Lake, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hudson Headwaters Health Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831103555 |
| 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