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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arenas, Internist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Francis Arenas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Arenas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arenas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arenas’s office at (661) 396-7100.
What languages does Dr. Arenas speak?
Dr. Arenas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Arenas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Arenas 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. Arenas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Arenas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Francis Arenas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Arenas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Arenas accept my insurance?
Dr. Arenas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 396-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arenas accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Arenas 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Arenas' office located?
What is Dr. Arenas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275717647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arenas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arenas
What is Dr. Francis Arenas's specialty?
Dr. Arenas is a Internist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Francis Arenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arenas is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Francis Arenas accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Francis Arenas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Arenas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arenas's office at (661) 396-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Arenas?
Please contact Dr. Arenas's office at (661) 396-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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