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Who is Dr. Kuran, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Rasha Kuran, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kuran is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kuran’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kuran’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kuran speak?
Dr. Kuran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kuran typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kuran 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. Kuran. 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:
- Acute Lung Valley Fever
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Acute Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Acute Desert Fever
- Sudden Lung Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B380: Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kuran typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kuran 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. Kuran. 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. Kuran accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuran accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Kuran 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 PACE
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Globe Life
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kuran's office located?
What is Dr. Kuran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942303177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuran
What is Dr. Rasha Kuran's specialty?
Dr. Kuran 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. Rasha Kuran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kuran is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kern Medical - Hospital, Kern Medical - Columbus Physician Offices, Kern Medical - 9330 Stockdale Services. 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 Rasha Kuran accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rasha Kuran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rasha Kuran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kuran's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rasha Kuran?
Please contact Dr. Kuran's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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