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. 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 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 as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bland typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal 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:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bland typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bland 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
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. Howard Bland affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bland is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical 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
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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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