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Dr. Mark Pandapas, MD

Anesthesiologist

Bakersfield, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Pandapas, Anesthesiologist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Mark Pandapas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Pandapas graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hosp Ctr, Pain Management; White Mem Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; White Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Pandapas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pandapas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pandapas’s office at (510) 264-4000.

    Where did Dr. Pandapas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kings County Hosp Ctr, Pain Management; White Mem Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology; White Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pandapas board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Pandapas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Pandapas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pandapas typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pandapas 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. Pandapas. 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 pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Swollen Veins in Anus
    • Anal Lumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Pandapas typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pandapas 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. Pandapas. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Pandapas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pandapas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 264-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Pandapas in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pandapas' office located?

    Dr. Mark Pandapas' Primary Practice

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

    (510) 264-4000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pandapas affiliated with?

    Dr. Pandapas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA

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

    Dr. Pandapas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609946029.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pandapas?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Pandapas's specialty?

    Dr. Pandapas is an Anesthesiologist near Bakersfield, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Mark Pandapas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Pandapas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. 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 Dr. Mark Pandapas accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Pandapas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Pandapas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pandapas' office at (510) 264-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Pandapas?

    Please contact Dr. Pandapas' office at (510) 264-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pandapas' office located?

    Dr. Pandapas' office is located in Bakersfield, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Pandapas have?

    Dr. Mark Pandapas is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.