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Dr. James Ervin Blume, O.D.

Optometrist in Fort Wayne, IN · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1831197276

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James Ervin Blume
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address Fort Wayne, IN, 46825
Phone (260) 482-8435
Enumeration date Jul 11, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Feb 11, 2009

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 18001661B (IN) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
100385090A Medicaid IN -
4164020001 Other - NATIONAL SUPPLIER CLEARINGHOUSE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for James Blume?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Blume is 1831197276, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does James Blume practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Fort Wayne, IN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2009-02-11.