STEPHEN L. BLAND MD – NPI #1821002627
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

STEPHEN BLAND is a physician located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821002627 to STEPHEN BLAND on July 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEPHEN BLAND below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN L. BLAND

NPI Number
1821002627
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN L. BLAND
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1127 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
STE 1010
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017-4001
Phone: (213) 977-0208 Fax: (213) 977-0963
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for STEPHEN BLAND

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA000G55900
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)
CA G5590

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Additional Information

Education
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1958
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEPHEN BLAND is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      1225 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • TOTAL CARE NURSING SERVICES
      3450 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 1003
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
  • NURSING HOME
    • ST. JOHN OF GOD RETIREMENT
      2468 SOUTH ST ANDREWS PLACE
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90018

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