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14 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tarlov, Neurosurgeon in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Nicholas Tarlov, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Tarlov is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarlov’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarlov’s office at (805) 658-5800.
Is Dr. Tarlov board certified in Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Tarlov, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Tarlov speak?
Dr. Tarlov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tarlov treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Tarlov 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. Tarlov. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
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:
- Brain Artery Narrowing
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Artery Stenosis
- Blocked Brain Arteries
- Brain Blood Vessel Narrowing
- Cerebral Occlusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6602: Occlusion and stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I6601: Occlusion and stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Does Dr. Tarlov accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarlov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 658-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tarlov accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Tarlov in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Ascension Health
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEMCare
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Tarlov's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Tarlov's Primary Practice
3838 San Dimas St Ste A140
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 658-5800
What is Dr. Tarlov's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tarlov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639378078.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarlov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tarlov
What is Dr. Nicholas Tarlov's specialty?
Dr. Tarlov is a Neurosurgeon near Bakersfield, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Tarlov to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Tarlov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tarlov 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
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Is Nicholas Tarlov accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Tarlov is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Tarlov offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tarlov's office at (805) 658-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Tarlov?
Please contact Dr. Tarlov's office at (805) 658-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Tarlov have?
Dr. Nicholas Tarlov is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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