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Dr. Walter Bland, MD

Washington, DC

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    Who is Dr. Bland, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Walter Bland, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Bland completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Geriatric Psychiatry; Howard Univ Hosp, Psychiatry; Howard Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bland is fluent in English, Amharic, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bland’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bland’s office at (202) 806-7981.

    Where did Dr. Bland go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Geriatric Psychiatry; Howard Univ Hosp, Psychiatry; Howard Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc

    Is Dr. Bland board certified in Geriatric Psychiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Bland, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Bland speak?

    Dr. Bland and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Amharic

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bland treat?

    As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Bland 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. Bland. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression in Partial Remission (Single Episode)
    • Dysthymia
    • Persistent Depressive Disorder
    • Chronic Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Improving depression
    • Resolving depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F341: Dysthymic disorder
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • F324: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Bipolar depression
    • Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
    • Depressive episode of bipolar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
    • Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
    • Mental Disorder
    • Stress-Related Anxiety and Depression
    • Mixed Mood Adjustment Disorder
    • Emotional Distress from Stress
    • Situational Depression
    • Stress-Related Depression
    • Depression from Life Changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4323: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
    • F4321: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Abuse
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid misuse
    • Drug abuse (opioids)
    • Problem opioid use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1110: Opioid abuse, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Does Dr. Bland accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 806-7981 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bland accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Bland in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bland's office located?

    Dr. Walter Bland's Primary Practice

    530 College St NW

    Washington, DC 20059

    (202) 806-7981

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    Dr. Walter Bland's Practice 2

    2041 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20060

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    Dr. Walter Bland's Practice 3

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 305

    Silver Spring, MD 20902

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    What is Dr. Bland's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639101553.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bland?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bland

    What is Dr. Walter Bland's specialty?

    Dr. Bland is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Washington, DC. Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients. Contact Dr. Bland to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Bland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bland is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Psychiatrist?

    Explore Geriatric Psychiatrist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Walter Bland accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Bland is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Bland offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bland's office at (202) 806-7981 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Bland?

    Please contact Dr. Bland's office at (202) 806-7981 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Bland have?

    Dr. Walter Bland is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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