Are you Dr. Bloom? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 501 S Shore Ctr W, 103A, Alameda, CA 94501
About Dr. Bloom
Ernest Bloom, MD is a healthcare provider in Alameda, CA specializing in dermatology. Ernest trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Ernest is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ernest cared for 1,361 Medicare patients across 10,689 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1306941620.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (510) 227-7028
- Email not available
Practice Locations
501 S SHORE CTR W 103A
Alameda, CA 94501
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,689 services · 1,361 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
8,554 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
687 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
112 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
68 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
63 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
47 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
52 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
125 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
675 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
201 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Trained at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of California, Davis School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bloom?
Dr. Bloom is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Alameda, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bloom's address?
Dr. Bloom is listed at 501 S Shore Ctr W 103A, Alameda, CA 94501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bloom?
The number on file is (510) 227-7028. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bloom's NPI number?
Dr. Bloom's National Provider Identifier is 1306941620. 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. Bloom train?
Dr. Bloom attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bloom been practicing?
Dr. Bloom has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bloom perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bloom performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bloom confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bloom. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.