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Dr. Howard Bland, MD

Dr. Howard Bland, MD

Seal Beach, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bland, Family Medicine Specialist in Seal Beach, CA?

    Dr. Howard Bland, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seal Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Bland graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Bland is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bland’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bland’s office at (562) 799-7071.

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

    • Residency: Long Beach Mem Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bland board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Bland speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bland treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Medical Treatment
    • Past Medical Procedures
    • Previous Medical Care
    • History of Past Treatments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment

    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

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • History of Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE
    • Past Lung Blood Clot
    • Previous PE
    • History of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
    • Z86711: Personal history of pulmonary embolism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg
    • Pulmonary Embolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg Vein
    • Lower Extremity DVT

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Bland perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

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

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bland's office.

    Does Dr. Bland accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bland accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 799-7071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bland accept in Seal Beach, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bland's office located?

    Dr. Howard Bland's Primary Practice

    1198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste I

    Seal Beach, CA 90740

    (562) 799-7071

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    Dr. Howard Bland's Practice 2

    11 Technology Dr

    Irvine, CA 92618

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    Dr. Howard Bland's Practice 3

    23595 Moulton Pkwy Ste E

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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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 1336156769.

    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. Howard Bland's specialty?

    Dr. Bland is a Family Medicine Specialist near Seal Beach, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Bland to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Bland is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Howard Bland accepting new patients in Seal Beach, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Howard Bland offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bland's office at (562) 799-7071 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Bland?

    Please contact Dr. Bland's office at (562) 799-7071 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Bland have?

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

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