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Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon, MD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dhillon, Hospitalist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Dhillon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhillon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhillon’s office at (661) 587-8110.

    What languages does Dr. Dhillon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dhillon treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Dhillon 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. Dhillon. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Which procedures does Dr. Dhillon perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dhillon's office.

    Does Dr. Dhillon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dhillon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 587-8110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Dhillon 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

    • GEMCare

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Seaside Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dhillon's office located?

    Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon's Primary Practice

    2901 Sillect Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93308

    (661) 587-8110

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    Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon's Practice 2

    400 Old River Rd

    Bakersfield, CA 93311

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    Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon's Practice 3

    9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 203

    Bakersfield, CA 93311

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

    Dr. Dhillon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780247486.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhillon?

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

    What is Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon's specialty?

    Dr. Dhillon is a Hospitalist near Bakersfield, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Dhillon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dhillon is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Sandaljit Dhillon accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sandaljit Dhillon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dhillon's office at (661) 587-8110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sandaljit Dhillon?

    Please contact Dr. Dhillon's office at (661) 587-8110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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