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Dr. Arash Heidari, MD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Heidari, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Arash Heidari, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Heidari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heidari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heidari’s office at (661) 326-2000.

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

      Is Dr. Heidari board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

      Yes, Dr. Arash Heidari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

      What languages does Dr. Heidari speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Heidari treat?

      As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Heidari 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. Heidari. 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
      • Valley Fever Meningitis
      • Widespread Valley Fever
      • Valley Fever
      • Other Types of Valley Fever
      • Meningitis
      • Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
      • Valley Fever in Lungs
      • Coccidioides Lung Infection
      • Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
      • Coccidioidal meningitis
      • Brain infection from Valley Fever
      • Systemic coccidioidomycosis
      • Valley Fever spread throughout body
      • Severe desert rheumatism
      • Coccidioidomycosis
      • Desert Fever
      • San Joaquin Fever
      • Atypical Valley Fever
      • Uncommon coccidioidomycosis
      • Localized Valley Fever

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
      • B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
      • B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
      • B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
      • B3889: Other forms of coccidioidomycosis

      Also known as:

      • HIV
      • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
      • AIDS virus

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

      Also known as:

      • Hepatitis C
      • Hep C
      • HCV infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma

      Also known as:

      • Exposure to HIV
      • HIV
      • HIV contact
      • Suspected HIV exposure
      • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Special Medical Examination
      • Specific health check
      • Detailed medical assessment
      • Special health screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

      Also known as:

      • Other Administrative Medical Exams
      • Miscellaneous administrative exams
      • Various official health checks
      • Other regulatory medical assessments

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

      Also known as:

      • Latent Tuberculosis
      • Tuberculosis
      • Inactive TB
      • Latent TB Infection
      • Hidden TB

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

      Also known as:

      • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
      • Post-Treatment Check-up
      • Aftercare Visit
      • Recovery Monitoring Exam

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

      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:

      • Late Latent Syphilis
      • Syphilis
      • Hidden syphilis (late stage)
      • Asymptomatic late syphilis
      • Silent syphilis (late stage)

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • A528: Late syphilis, latent

      Also known as:

      • Fever
      • High temperature
      • Pyrexia
      • Elevated body temperature

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R509: Fever, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Blood Infection
      • Sepsis
      • Bacteremia
      • Bacteria in blood
      • Bloodstream infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R7881: Bacteremia

      Also known as:

      • High White Blood Cell Count
      • Blood Disorder
      • Leukocytosis
      • Elevated leukocyte count
      • High WBC count

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Bacterial Infection
      • Bacterial Disease
      • Germ Infection
      • Microbial Infection

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z23: Encounter for immunization

      Which procedures does Dr. Heidari perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

      Does Dr. Heidari accept my insurance?

      Dr. Heidari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 326-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

      Dr. Heidari 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

      • Blue Shield of California

      • Centene

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Kern Health Systems

      • Managed Care of America

      • Medicare

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • Other Provider Networks

      • State of California

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      Where is Dr. Heidari's office located?

      Dr. Arash Heidari's Primary Practice

      3838 San Dimas St Ste B231

      Bakersfield, CA 93301

      (661) 326-2000

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      Dr. Arash Heidari's Practice 2

      1700 Mount Vernon Ave

      Bakersfield, CA 93306

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      Dr. Arash Heidari's Practice 3

      2000 Physicians Blvd

      Bakersfield, CA 93301

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

      Dr. Heidari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952407983.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heidari?

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

      What is Dr. Arash Heidari's specialty?

      Dr. Heidari 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. Heidari to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Arash Heidari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Heidari is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

      Explore Infectious Disease 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 Arash Heidari accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Arash Heidari is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Arash Heidari offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Heidari's office at (661) 326-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Arash Heidari?

      Please contact Dr. Heidari's office at (661) 326-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Arash Heidari have?

      Dr. Arash Heidari is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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