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- 1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001
About Dr. Bland
Andrew C. Bland, MD is a healthcare provider in Dubuque, IA specializing in nephrology. Medicare claims data shows Andrew provided 8,334 services to 1,927 patients. The services billed most often include injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use), established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and kidney function blood test panel. This provider record is associated with NPI 1467582775.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (563) 584-3550
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Practice Locations
1000 LANGWORTHY ST
Dubuque, IA 52001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
- Narrow kidney artery
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,334 services · 1,927 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
315 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
32 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
65 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | Drug given | J0881 |
4,700 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
367 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Kidney function blood test panel | Lab test | 80069 |
325 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
273 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Uric acid level, blood | Lab test | 84550 |
260 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
259 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Dubuque 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 6
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bland specialize in?
Dr. Bland is a kidney specialist in Dubuque, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bland located?
Dr. Bland is listed at 1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bland's phone number?
The number on file is (563) 584-3550. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bland?
Dr. Bland's National Provider Identifier is 1467582775. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bland go to medical school?
Dr. Bland attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bland have?
Dr. Bland has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bland do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bland performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bland. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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