47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kitt, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. See-Ruern Kitt, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kitt graduated from Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Allergy And Immunology; Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Clinical Pharmacology. Dr. Kitt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitt’s office at (661) 325-2448.
Where did Dr. Kitt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Allergy And Immunology; Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Clinical Pharmacology | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine At Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok | Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Kitt board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. See-Ruern Kitt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kitt speak?
Dr. Kitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kitt treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kitt 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. Kitt. 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.
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Bone inflammation
- Infected bone
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86671: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86672: Other chronic osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Valley Fever
- Meningitis
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Also known as:
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Kitt perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. See-Ruern Kitt may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kitt's office.
Does Dr. Kitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 325-2448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitt accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Kitt 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEMCare
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Universal Health Care
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Where is Dr. Kitt's office located?
What is Dr. Kitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710091749.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitt
What is Dr. See-Ruern Kitt's specialty?
Dr. Kitt is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bakersfield, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Kitt to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. See-Ruern Kitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kitt 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is See-Ruern Kitt accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. See-Ruern Kitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. See-Ruern Kitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitt's office at (661) 325-2448 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with See-Ruern Kitt?
Please contact Dr. Kitt's office at (661) 325-2448 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. See-Ruern Kitt have?
Dr. See-Ruern Kitt is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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