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DR. HOWARD KENNETH BLAND M.D.
NPI 1336156769
Family Medicine in Laguna Woods, CA

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330, LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637(949) 716-0833 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2026, Nov 15, 2025, Aug 7, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Howard Kenneth Bland M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HOWARD KENNETH BLAND M.D. (NPI 1336156769) is an individual family medicine provider in Laguna Woods, California, licensed in California (A61709) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Seal Beach, and is a graduate of Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336156769
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD KENNETH BLANDCredential: M.D.
Location Address24331 EL TORO RD STE 330Laguna Woods, CA 92637-2754
Mailing AddressPo Box 35380Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380 · (702) 579-3203
Phone(949) 716-0833
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1336156769 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A61709
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11198 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste ISeal Beach, CA 90740-6248 · Phone (562) 799-7071 · Fax (562) 594-5627

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP01015538CA · Rr Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard Kenneth Bland M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4486626306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040811000547
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
232 services124 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
180 services122 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
61 services61 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
28 services17 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
26 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92637 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers33 claims59 services$5.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers13 claims13 services$0.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$43.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$15.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers16 claims90 services$1.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers25 claims25 services$25.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BRUCE HARRIS VAN VRANKEN M.D.
Family Medicine
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
Orange County (949) 716-0833
SADDLEBACK MEDICAL GROUP, INC
Internal Medicine
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
Orange County (949) 716-0833
DR. FARANAK CHLOE GHAZI MD
Family Medicine
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
Orange County (949) 716-0833
MS. TRACY ANN SIEGFRIED M.D.
Internal Medicine
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92637
Orange County (949) 716-0833
DR. NAVID GEULA D.O.
Family Medicine
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
Orange County (949) 716-0833
DR. LAWRENCE WILLIAM COOKE M.D.
General Practice
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
Orange County (949) 215-1511
KAYLA SMIETANKA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
24331 EL TORO RD STE 330
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637
Orange County (949) 716-0833

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Howard Bland's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Bland is 1336156769. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Where is Howard Bland located?

Howard Bland practices at 24331 El Toro Rd Ste 330, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. The listed phone number is (949) 716-0833.

What is Howard Bland's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Howard Bland enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Bland is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Bland was last updated on January 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.