Summary

With 45 years in family medicine, Dr. Mark Needham treats acne vulgaris, allergies, and anxiety and depression, and performs camp physicals and cancer prevention and screening. He is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Dr. Needham earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and completed his residency at Santa Monica Hospital in 1984. He sees patients in Santa Monica, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Needham 4.95 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Santa Monica Hospital
  • 437 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Santa Monica Family Physicians

901 Wilshire Blvd # 3Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
45 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
Santa Monica , CAGlendale , CANewport Beach , CAAtlanta , GA
Med School: Case Western Reserve University Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mark Richard Needham

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Mark Richard Needham has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Mark Richard Needham has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Sports Medicine
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Mark Richard Needham holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Santa Monica Hospital in 1984.

Internship

Completed their internship at Santa Monica Hospital in 1982.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1981.

NPI Number

Mark Richard Needham's NPI number is 1578590659.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Mark Needham affiliated with?
Mark Needham is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center.
Does Mark Needham accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Mark Needham has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Mark Needham accepting new patients?
Mark Needham has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Mark Needham speak?
Mark Needham speaks English.
Does Mark Needham accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Mark Needham accepts on their Vitals profile.

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