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Dr. Alpha Anders, MD

Dr. Alpha Anders, MD

Bakersfield, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Anders, Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Alpha Anders, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Anders graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed his residency at Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Internal Medicine; Healthone Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Anders is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anders’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. Anders’s office at (661) 633-5474.

    Where did Dr. Anders go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Internal Medicine; Healthone Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine | Denver Health Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University

    Is Dr. Anders board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alpha Anders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Anders speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Anders treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Anders 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. Anders. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Low BP
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I9589: Other hypotension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N178: Other acute kidney failure

    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:

    • 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:

    • Lobar Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Lobe Infection
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Severe Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sudden or rapid liver failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Acute liver failure
    • Subacute liver failure
    • Fulminant liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7200: Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Does Dr. Anders accept my insurance?

    Dr. Anders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 633-5474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Anders accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Anders 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Anders' office located?

    Dr. Alpha Anders' Primary Practice

    2828 H St Ste D

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    (661) 633-5474

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

    Dr. Anders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114032620.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anders?

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

    What is Dr. Alpha Anders's specialty?

    Dr. Anders is a Pulmonologist near Bakersfield, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Anders to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alpha Anders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Anders 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 Pulmonologist?

    Explore Pulmonologist 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 Alpha Anders accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alpha Anders is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alpha Anders offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Anders's office at (661) 633-5474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alpha Anders?

    Please contact Dr. Anders's office at (661) 633-5474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alpha Anders have?

    Dr. Alpha Anders is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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