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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bowns, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Christopher Bowns, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bowns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowns’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowns’s office at (661) 327-4647.
What languages does Dr. Bowns speak?
Dr. Bowns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bowns treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bowns 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. Bowns. 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Short-term psychosis
- Acute psychosis
- Temporary mental break
ICD-10 Codes:
- F23: Brief psychotic disorder
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Bowns perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Bowns 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. Bowns' office.
Does Dr. Bowns accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 327-4647 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowns accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Bowns 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
Alliant Techsystems
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Medicaid
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bowns' office located?
What is Dr. Bowns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bowns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407004807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowns
What is Dr. Christopher Bowns's specialty?
Dr. Bowns 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. Bowns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Bowns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bowns is affiliated with Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Community Hospital of Huntington Park, Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christopher Bowns accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Bowns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Bowns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bowns's office at (661) 327-4647 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Bowns?
Please contact Dr. Bowns's office at (661) 327-4647 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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