23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matkovic, Internist in Bakersfield, CA?
Where did Dr. Matkovic go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica
Is Dr. Matkovic board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Biserka Matkovic, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Matkovic speak?
Dr. Matkovic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Matkovic typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Matkovic 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. Matkovic. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Matkovic typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Biserka Matkovic may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Matkovic's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Matkovic accept my insurance?
Dr. Matkovic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 324-4963 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matkovic accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Matkovic in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
GEMCare
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Matkovic's office located?
Dr. Biserka Matkovic's Primary Practice
3838 San Dimas St Ste A100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-4963
What hospitals are Dr. Matkovic affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Matkovic has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Matkovic's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matkovic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972674893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matkovic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matkovic
What is Dr. Biserka Matkovic's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.