Summary

Dr. Brian Block is a pulmonologist who completed his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and brings 14 years of experience to respiratory care. He finished his residency at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2015, followed by specialized fellowship training at UCSF in 2019. Dr. Block speaks English and focuses his practice on helping patients with complex lung conditions.

Dr. Block practices at NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center and sees patients at locations in Berkeley and San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating respiratory failure and breathing problems, including difficulty breathing that affects daily activities. His expertise includes pulmonary function testing to measure how well lungs work, along with specialized tests to evaluate asthma and breathing responses. Patients rate Dr. Block 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 14 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Brian Lewis Block has 2 locations

Berkeley Outpatient Center

3100 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702

Lung Health Center at Parnassus

400 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Brian Lewis Block

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - Medicare
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Brian Lewis Block has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Brian Lewis Block has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Brian Lewis Block holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCSF in 2019.

Residency

Completed their residency at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2015.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2012.

NPI Number

Brian Lewis Block's NPI number is 1407114044.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Brian Block affiliated with?
Brian Block is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Block?
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What languages does Brian Block speak?
Brian Block speaks English.
Does Brian Block accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Brian Block accepts on their Vitals profile.
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