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Dr. Ellen Blando, MD

Poway, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blando, Family Medicine Specialist in Poway, CA?

    Dr. Ellen Blando, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Poway, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Blando graduated from Emilio Aguinaldo College School of Medicine and completed her residency at Flower Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Blando is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blando’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blando’s office at (760) 789-5160.

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

    • Residency: Flower Hosp, Family Medicine | Flower Fam Prac Assoc | Flower Hospital Program

    • Medical School: De La Salle Univ - Dasmarinas, Phillippines | Emilio Aguinaldo Educational Corp College Of Medicine, Emilio Aguinaldo College | Emilio Aguinaldo College School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Blando board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ellen Blando, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Blando speak?

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

    • English

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Blando treat?

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ellen Blando may include:

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

    Does Dr. Blando accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blando accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 789-5160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blando accept in Poway, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Blando's office located?

    Dr. Ellen Blando's Primary Practice

    15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400

    Poway, CA 92064

    (760) 789-5160

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    Dr. Ellen Blando's Practice 2

    1236 Main St

    Ramona, CA 92065

    (760) 789-5160

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    Dr. Ellen Blando's Practice 3

    211 13th St

    Ramona, CA 92065

    (760) 789-5160

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

    Dr. Blando's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396711644.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blando?

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

    What is Dr. Ellen Blando's specialty?

    Dr. Blando is a Family Medicine Specialist near Poway, 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. Blando to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ellen Blando affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blando is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 Ellen Blando accepting new patients in Poway, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ellen Blando is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ellen Blando offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blando's office at (760) 789-5160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ellen Blando?

    Please contact Dr. Blando's office at (760) 789-5160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ellen Blando have?

    Dr. Ellen Blando is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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