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Dr. Howard Blumstein, MD

Rheumatology*
4.1 (19)
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24 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Howard Blumstein, MD

Dr. Howard Blumstein, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Port Jefferson Station, NY. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Mather Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital and Saint Charles Hospital. Dr. Blumstein, completed a residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Blumstein an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Blumstein works at UCLA Health Burbank Rheumatology in Port Jefferson Station, NY with other offices in Riverhead, NY and Smithtown, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis and Osteopenia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Blumstein's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rheumatology Associates of L.i. Llp
    7 Medical Dr, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 928-4885
  2. 2
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    554 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 360-3796
  3. 3
    Rheumatology Associates of Long Island
    315 E MAIN ST, Smithtown, NY 11787 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 360-7778

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  • Mather Hospital
  • Stony Brook University Hospital
  • Saint Charles Hospital

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Psoriatic Arthritis
Arthritis
Osteopenia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dermatomyositis
Gout
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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
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Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Raynaud's Disease
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Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Behçet's Disease
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
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Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyositis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
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    About Dr. Howard Blumstein, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598751471
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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    Dr. Blumstein has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Blumstein has seen patients for Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis and Osteopenia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Blumstein on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Blumstein. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blumstein.

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