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42 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Raman, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Shankar Raman, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Raman completed his residency at Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Raman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Raman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Raman’s office at (661) 327-4411.
Where did Dr. Raman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Raman board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Raman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Raman speak?
Dr. Raman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Raman treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Raman 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. Raman. 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:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Acute Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Acute Desert Fever
- Sudden Lung Valley Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B380: Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Bone inflammation
- Infected bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M86671: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86672: Other chronic osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Pressure Check with Abnormal Findings
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Screening
- Abnormal BP Reading
- Blood Pressure Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0131: Encounter for examination of blood pressure with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Raman perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shankar Raman 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. Raman's office.
Does Dr. Raman accept my insurance?
Dr. Raman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 327-4411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Raman accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Raman 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)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Raman's office located?
Dr. Shankar Raman's Primary Practice
4580 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-4411
What is Dr. Raman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Raman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013988807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Raman
What is Dr. Shankar Raman's specialty?
Dr. Raman 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. Raman to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shankar Raman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Raman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Shankar Raman accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Raman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shankar Raman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Raman's office at (661) 327-4411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shankar Raman?
Please contact Dr. Raman's office at (661) 327-4411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shankar Raman have?
Dr. Shankar Raman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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