26 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Harms, Family Medicine Specialist in Long Beach, CA?
Where did Dr. Harms go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Practice | University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Harms board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Harms, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Harms speak?
Dr. Harms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Harms typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Harms 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. Harms. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Moles
- Birthmarks
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevi
- Beauty marks
- Skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Harms typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Harms 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. Harms. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Does Dr. Harms accept my insurance?
Dr. Harms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 346-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Harms accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Harms in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Harms' office located?
Dr. Stephen Harms' Primary Practice
2110 N Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 346-2222
What hospitals are Dr. Harms affiliated with?
Dr. Harms has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MemorialCare Physician Society
Member
What is Dr. Harms's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Harms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447241039.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harms?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harms