Howard Kenneth Bland, M.D.
Howard Kenneth Bland is a Family Medicine specialist based in Laguna Woods, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Howard Kenneth Bland, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Laguna Woods, CA. Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 122dNPPES updated 2026-01-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
24331 El Toro Rd Ste 330, Laguna Woods, CA 92637-2754
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.3%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
5.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
255
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
649
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,261
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $557k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Howard Kenneth Bland's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 20, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Howard Kenneth Bland
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard Kenneth Bland for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laguna Woods required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Howard Kenneth Bland
Dr. Bland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laguna Woods, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 716-0833.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Howard Kenneth Bland
Practice Location
24331 El Toro Rd Ste 330, Laguna Woods, CA 92637-2754
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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