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Who is Dr. Blau, Family Medicine Specialist in Bellingham, WA?
Dr. Caitlin Blau, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellingham, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Blau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blau’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blau’s office at (406) 721-1646.
What languages does Dr. Blau speak?
Dr. Blau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blau typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blau 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. Blau. 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:
- Elective Abortion
- Abortion
- Planned abortion
- Voluntary termination of pregnancy
- Induced abortion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- Gender Identity Disorder
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender Incongruence
- Transgender Identity Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F648: Other gender identity disorders
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Emergency Contraception Prescription
- Birth Control
- Morning-After Pill Prescription
- Emergency Birth Control
- Post-Coital Contraception
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30012: Encounter for prescription of emergency contraception
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Abortion
- Complicated Abortion
- Termination of Pregnancy with Issues
- Abortion After-Effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0489: (Induced) termination of pregnancy with other complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blau typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blau 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. Blau. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision
Also known as:
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Abortion
- Abortion
- D&C Abortion
- Surgical Abortion
- Induced Abortion
CPT Codes:
- 59840: Induced abortion, by dilation and curettage
Also known as:
- Paracervical Nerve Block (Uterine)
- Uterine Nerve Block
- Cervical Nerve Injection
- Pelvic Pain Injection
- Anesthetic for Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 64435: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; paracervical (uterine) nerve
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Does Dr. Blau accept my insurance?
Dr. Blau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 721-1646 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blau accept in Bellingham, WA?
Dr. Blau in Bellingham, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blau's office located?
What is Dr. Blau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992155980.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blau
What is Dr. Caitlin Blau's specialty?
Dr. Blau is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bellingham, WA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Caitlin Blau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Blau is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Bitterroot Health-Daly Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Caitlin Blau accepting new patients in Bellingham, WA?
Yes, Dr. Caitlin Blau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Caitlin Blau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blau's office at (406) 721-1646 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Caitlin Blau?
Please contact Dr. Blau's office at (406) 721-1646 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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