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Dr. Joel Blass, MD
Raleigh, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blass, Internist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Joel Blass, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Blass completed his residency at Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Blass is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blass’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blass’s office at (828) 277-4810.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blass?
Dr. Joel Blass, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blass empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Raleigh, NC community, Dr. Blass is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blass go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
What languages does Dr. Blass speak?
Dr. Blass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Blass typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Blass diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Blass. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Blass typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Blass performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Blass. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Blass accept my insurance?
Dr. Blass accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 277-4810 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blass accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Blass in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blass' office located?
Dr. Joel Blass' Primary Practice
2920 Forestville Rd Ste 100
Raleigh, NC 27616
(828) 277-4810
What is Dr. Blass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154429850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blass
What is Dr. Joel Blass's specialty?
Dr. Blass is a Internist near Raleigh, NC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Joel Blass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blass is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Joel Blass accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Joel Blass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Blass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blass's office at (828) 277-4810 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Blass?
Please contact Dr. Blass's office at (828) 277-4810 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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