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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. 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Heidari typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Valley Fever
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Meningitis
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B387: Disseminated 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Heidari typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Heidari performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brain Ventricle Injection for Diagnosis or Treatment
- Ventricular Puncture
- Brain Fluid Injection
- Intracranial Injection
CPT Codes:
- 61026: Ventricular puncture through previous burr hole, fontanelle, suture, or implanted ventricular catheter/reservoir; with injection of medication or other substance for diagnosis or treatment
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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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
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.
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. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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