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Dr. Howard Blount, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Rock Hill, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blount, Family Medicine Specialist in Rock Hill, SC?

    Dr. Howard Blount, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rock Hill, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blount completed his residency at Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Blount is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blount’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blount’s office at (803) 328-3828.

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

    • Residency: Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda

    Is Dr. Blount board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Blount, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Blount speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blount typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blount 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. Blount. 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:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blount typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Blount may include:

    Please contact Dr. Blount's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Blount accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blount accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 328-3828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blount accept in Rock Hill, SC?

    Dr. Blount in Rock Hill, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Pan American Life

    • Philadelphia American Life Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Blount's office located?

    Dr. Howard Blount's Primary Practice

    1435 Ebenezer Rd

    Rock Hill, SC 29732

    (803) 328-3828

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    Dr. Howard Blount's Practice 2

    6237 Carolina Commons Dr Ste 101

    Indian Land, SC 29707

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    Dr. Howard Blount's Practice 3

    6119 White Horse Rd Ste 14

    Greenville, SC 29611

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

    Dr. Blount's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851337471.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blount?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Blount's specialty?

    Dr. Blount is a Family Medicine Specialist near Rock Hill, SC.

    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 Dr. Howard Blount affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blount is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Anmed Health Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Howard Blount accepting new patients in Rock Hill, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Blount is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Blount offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blount's office at (803) 328-3828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Blount?

    Please contact Dr. Blount's office at (803) 328-3828 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Blount's office located?

    Dr. Blount's offices are located in Rock Hill, SC, Indian Land, SC, and Greenville, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Blount have?

    Dr. Howard Blount is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.