Dr. Howard Blumstein

Overview

Dr. Howard Blumstein, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Smithtown, New York. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Eastern Long Island Hospital, John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Southampton Hospital, University Hospital (Stony Brook). Dr. Howard Blumstein also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Rheumatology Associates Of L.I., Llp. Dr. Howard Blumstein accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (631) 360-7778 to request Dr. Howard Blumstein the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Howard Blumstein

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Rheumatology click for detail Rheumatology An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.	227807	New York

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Eastern Long Island Hospital	Greenport, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson	Port Jefferson, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Peconic Bay Medical Center	Riverhead, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Southampton Hospital	Southampton, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
University Hospital (Stony Brook)	Stony Brook, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - State

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Rheumatology Associates Of L.I., Llp	Rheumatology Associates Of L.I., Llp	12

Practice Locations

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