CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avila Hernandez, Family Medicine Specialist in Taft, CA?
Dr. Carol Avila Hernandez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Taft, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Avila Hernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avila Hernandez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avila Hernandez’s office at (661) 328-4284.
What languages does Dr. Avila Hernandez speak?
Dr. Avila Hernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Avila Hernandez treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avila Hernandez 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. Avila Hernandez. 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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Types of Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Rosacea
- Facial redness
- Adult acne
- Rosy cheeks condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L719: Rosacea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
What procedures does Dr. Avila Hernandez perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avila Hernandez 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. Avila Hernandez. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Does Dr. Avila Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Avila Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 328-4284 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avila Hernandez accept in Taft, CA?
Dr. Avila Hernandez in Taft, 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
Centene
Community First Health Plans
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Family Health Network
HealthComp
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avila Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Carol Avila Hernandez's Primary Practice
100 E North St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 328-4284
Dr. Carol Avila Hernandez's Practice 2
7800 Niles St
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 328-4284
What is Dr. Avila Hernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avila Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841949054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avila Hernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avila Hernandez
What is Dr. Carol Avila Hernandez's specialty?
Dr. Avila Hernandez is a Family Medicine Specialist near Taft, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Avila Hernandez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carol Avila Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avila Hernandez is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Carol Avila Hernandez accepting new patients in Taft, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carol Avila Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carol Avila Hernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avila Hernandez's office at (661) 328-4284 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carol Avila Hernandez?
Please contact Dr. Avila Hernandez's office at (661) 328-4284 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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