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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Raman, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Shankar Raman 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. 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. 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 as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Raman 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Raman typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Raman typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Raman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Raman accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Raman's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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