Dr Howard Kenneth Bland, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Laguna Woods, CA

Dr Howard Kenneth Bland, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Laguna Woods, California. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Centers For Family Medicine Gp and his current practice location is 24331 El Toro Rd Ste 330, Laguna Woods, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (949) 716-0833.

Dr Howard Kenneth Bland is licensed to practice in California (license number A61709) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1336156769.

Contact Information

Dr Howard Kenneth Bland, MD
24331 El Toro Rd Ste 330,
Laguna Woods, CA 92637-2754
(949) 716-0833
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard Kenneth Bland
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location24331 El Toro Rd Ste 330, Laguna Woods, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Howard Kenneth Bland attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336156769
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/21/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486626306
  • Enrollment ID: I20040811000547

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard Kenneth Bland such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336156769NPI-NPPES
P01015538OtherCARR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A61709 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterLong beach, CAHospital
University Of California Irvine Medical CenterOrange, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Centers For Family Medicine Gp9931143799105

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Howard Kenneth Bland allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenters For Family Medicine Gp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467598243
PECOS PAC ID: 9931143799
Enrollment ID: O20050614000191

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Howard Kenneth Bland is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Howard Kenneth Bland, MD
Po Box 35380,
Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380

Ph: (702) 579-3203
Dr Howard Kenneth Bland, MD
24331 El Toro Rd Ste 330,
Laguna Woods, CA 92637-2754

Ph: (949) 716-0833

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