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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Whitlow, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Kenneth Whitlow, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Whitlow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitlow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitlow’s office at (559) 624-2000.
What languages does Dr. Whitlow speak?
Dr. Whitlow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whitlow treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Whitlow 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. Whitlow. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluation
- Forensic Psychiatric Exam
- Legal Mental Health Assessment
- Mandated Psychiatric Review
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z046: Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Medical Check After Transport Accident
- Post-accident medical exam
- Car crash medical check
- Transportation injury evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z041: Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Acute Stress Reaction
- Stress
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Traumatic Stress
- Short-term Stress Reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F430: Acute stress reaction
Which procedures does Dr. Whitlow perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kenneth Whitlow may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whitlow's office.
Does Dr. Whitlow accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitlow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 624-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitlow accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Whitlow 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
CalOptima
Correct Care Integrated Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitlow's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Whitlow's Primary Practice
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(559) 624-2000
Dr. Kenneth Whitlow's Practice 2
7850 White Ln Ste E368
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 619-8191
What is Dr. Whitlow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649351842.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitlow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitlow
What is Dr. Kenneth Whitlow's specialty?
Dr. Whitlow is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bakersfield, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Whitlow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Whitlow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Whitlow is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kern Medical - Hospital, Kern Medical - Columbus Physician Offices. 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
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Is Kenneth Whitlow accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Whitlow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Whitlow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitlow's office at (559) 624-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Whitlow?
Please contact Dr. Whitlow's office at (559) 624-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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