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Ruth Blash, MD

Ruth Blash, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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73 reviews

  • Apr 29, 2026
    Verified Review

    Listens and has compassion.

  • Apr 29, 2026
    Verified Review

    She listens to you

  • Apr 28, 2026
    Verified Review

    Because she is so kind d. She REALLY listens to me and that is not easy cause I can be exhausting...lol. I was one of Dr. Epstein's first patients and he took very good care of me. When he left I felt a real loss. But I quickly grew to have the same fondness and respect for Dr. Blash.

  • Apr 27, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very wonderful doctor, very thorough, very warm and empathetic

  • Apr 10, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Blash is very professional, friendly and cares about my well-being.

  • Apr 9, 2026
    Verified Review

    She had reviewed my chart and thus knew what questions to ask. She appeared emphathetic and approachable.

  • Apr 7, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Blash is very nice she takes time out explaining and answering any questions I have. I live in another town I drive 30 minutes to see her. That is how much I appreciate and like her.

  • Apr 3, 2026
    Verified Review

    Doctor had reviewed all lab tests, knew about other conditions I had experienced and answered any questions I had. Also returns emails sent to her via My Chart. Very professional.

  • Apr 2, 2026
    Verified Review

    She’s a very thorough professional

  • Mar 22, 2026
    Verified Review

    Makes me feel comfortable.

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    I asked for a prescription to alleviate my anxiety about flying. She refused to give me a medication I asked for and never called into the pharmacy the prescription for the one she said she was going to give me. So I never got the prescription before my flights

  • Mar 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very thorough and ask alot of detail of your daily life and medications. Also my lifestyle and daily activity. Discussed ways to improve it and my eating habits.

  • Mar 11, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very knowledgeable, She doesn’t miss a thing.

  • Mar 7, 2026
    Verified Review

    Best doctor I ever had in [omitted] years

  • Mar 6, 2026
    Verified Review

    Great doctor

  • Mar 4, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very compassionate, listens and gives great advice

  • Feb 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    Warm caring competent

  • Feb 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    Call me to discuss

  • Feb 17, 2026
    Verified Review

    She explained everything clearly. She is compassionate. She is very helpful.

  • Feb 15, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr Blash is my Doctor for a long time I love her she the best doctor 🙏👍

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  • About Ruth Blash, MD

    Dr. Ruth Blash is a board-certified internist with more than 25 years of experience. She is dedicated to comprehensive care and strongly emphasizes patient education and self-care.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Blash partners with patients to support informed, proactive health decisions.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 200863

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1295849545

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • Tel Aviv University - Sackler Faculty of Medicine

    Residency

    • New York University Downtown Hospital (Lower Manhattan Hospital)

  • Awards and Publications