--- title: "Dr. Michael D. Blanchard | Palliative Doctor in Yuba City, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Michael D. Blanchard, M.D. practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Urgent Care in Yuba City, CA and Crescent City, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-michael-d-blanchard-1046239307" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Michael D. Blanchard, M.D. ![Michael D. Blanchard, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/DpWYo47uL9gu589Ib9Fu-cR3YVH-hkeq4W-MrBlbURo/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Michael D. Blanchard, M.D. ## Hospice and Palliative Medicine ## Urgent Care [400 Plumas Blvd.Suite 115Yuba City, CA 95991](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=400+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [+2 more locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-michael-d-blanchard-1046239307#provider-locations) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-michael-d-blanchard-1046239307#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-michael-d-blanchard-1046239307#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-michael-d-blanchard-1046239307#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Blanchard Languages English Gender Male Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I strive to help patients and families at end-of-life make choices about how they want their life to look for the time they have left. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include biking, drumming and woodwork. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of Maryland **Internship:** Harrisburg Hospital **Residency:** Harrisburg Hospital ## Board certifications - Family Medicine ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter North Medical Group ### Other - Sutter Care at Home ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (3 plans)** ### Aetna - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (16 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (22 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (8 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Sutter Care at Home - Yuba City](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/400-plumas-care-center-1043247441) 400 Plumas Blvd. Suite 115 Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=400+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [530-749-3460](tel:+15307493460) Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed 444 Plumas Blvd. Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=444+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [530-749-3420](tel:+15307493420) 530-749-3487 [Sutter Coast Community Clinic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-coast-community-clinic-1043247443) 780 East Washington Blvd. Crescent City, CA 95531 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=780+East+Washington+Blvd.+Crescent+City%2C+CA+95531+US) [707-464-6715](tel:+17074646715) 707-465-0870 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Pain management ### Conditions - [Dementia](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/dementia) - Frontal dementia ### Reasons for visit - Advance Healthcare Directive Counseling - End of life care - Family Counseling - Management of Non-Pain Symptoms in the Dying ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Hospice+and+Palliative+Medicine%22%2C%22Urgent+Care%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+400+Plumas+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A39.13003798210465%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.61500440430054%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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