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Dr. Tamara Hilvers, MD

Taft, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hilvers, Family Medicine Specialist in Taft, CA?

    Dr. Tamara Hilvers, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Taft, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hilvers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hilvers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hilvers’s office at (661) 765-1935.

    What languages does Dr. Hilvers speak?

    Dr. Hilvers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hilvers treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hilvers 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. Hilvers. 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:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough
    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Novel Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu
    • Flu with Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Other Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Other Viral Gastroenteritis
    • Unspecified Viral Gut Infection
    • Viral Enteritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A088: Other specified intestinal infections

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Which procedures does Dr. Hilvers perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tamara Hilvers may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hilvers' office.

    Does Dr. Hilvers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hilvers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 765-1935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hilvers accept in Taft, CA?

    Dr. Hilvers in Taft, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • GEMCare

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

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    Where is Dr. Hilvers' office located?

    Dr. Tamara Hilvers' Primary Practice

    100 E North St

    Taft, CA 93268

    (661) 765-1935

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    Dr. Tamara Hilvers' Practice 2

    7800 Niles St

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

    (661) 328-4284

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    Dr. Tamara Hilvers' Practice 3

    101 Adkisson Way

    Taft, CA 93268

    (661) 765-1935

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    What is Dr. Hilvers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hilvers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235690348.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hilvers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hilvers

    What is Dr. Tamara Hilvers's specialty?

    Dr. Hilvers is a Family Medicine Specialist near Taft, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Hilvers to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tamara Hilvers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hilvers is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Tamara Hilvers accepting new patients in Taft, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tamara Hilvers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tamara Hilvers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hilvers's office at (661) 765-1935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tamara Hilvers?

    Please contact Dr. Hilvers's office at (661) 765-1935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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