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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. D'assumpcao, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Carlos D'assumpcao, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. D'assumpcao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. D'assumpcao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. D'assumpcao’s office at (661) 326-2000.
What languages does Dr. D'assumpcao speak?
Dr. D'assumpcao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. D'assumpcao typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. D'assumpcao diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. D'assumpcao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Meningitis
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. D'assumpcao typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. D'assumpcao performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. D'assumpcao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brain Ventricle Injection for Diagnosis or Treatment
- Ventricular Puncture
- Brain Fluid Injection
- Intracranial Injection
CPT Codes:
- 61026: Ventricular puncture through previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir; with injection of medication or other substance for diagnosis or treatment
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. D'assumpcao accept my insurance?
Dr. D'assumpcao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 326-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. D'assumpcao accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. D'assumpcao in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Central Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. D'assumpcao's office located?
Dr. Carlos D'assumpcao's Primary Practice
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 326-2000
What is Dr. D'assumpcao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. D'assumpcao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053806067.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. D'assumpcao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. D'assumpcao
What is Dr. Carlos D'assumpcao's specialty?
Dr. D'assumpcao is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Carlos D'assumpcao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. D'assumpcao is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Carlos D'assumpcao accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlos D'assumpcao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos D'assumpcao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. D'assumpcao's office at (661) 326-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos D'assumpcao?
Please contact Dr. D'assumpcao's office at (661) 326-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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