Quick answers
- Does Michael F. Blundin Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael F. Blundin Jr. 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 Michael F. Blundin Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 651 services for Michael F. Blundin Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael F. Blundin Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1982821484. 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 Michael F. Blundin Jr., 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 651 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)117 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)104 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)61 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)45 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%
- Arthritis55%
- COPD52%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Anxiety42%
Hospitals where Michael F. Blundin Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael F. Blundin Jr. 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.
- Newport HospitalNewport, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410006
- Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410007
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410012
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael F. Blundin Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11 Friendship StNewport, RI 02840 (401) 845‑1472
- 146 W River St, Suite 11aProvidence, RI 02904 (401) 606‑8250
- 164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906 (401) 793‑2104
- 19 Friendship St, Suite 150 160Newport, RI 02840 (401) 845‑3800
- 375 Wampanoag TrlRiverside, RI 02915 (401) 649‑4010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael F. Blundin Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lifespan Physician Group Inc1,173 clinicians in the group
- Rhode Island Hospital437 clinicians in the group
- Brown Medicine217 clinicians in the group
- The Miriam Hospital172 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Newport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lifespan Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982821484 |
| 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