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Who is Dr. Mathukia, Hospitalist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Chirag Mathukia is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mathukia is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mathukia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mathukia’s office at (661) 334-2016.
What languages does Dr. Mathukia speak?
Dr. Mathukia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mathukia typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mathukia 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. Mathukia. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mathukia typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Chirag Mathukia may include:
Please contact Dr. Mathukia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mathukia accept my insurance?
Dr. Mathukia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 334-2016 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mathukia accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Mathukia 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
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mathukia's office located?
Dr. Chirag Mathukia's Primary Practice
5055 California Ave Ste 300
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 334-2016
What is Dr. Mathukia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mathukia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336415207.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mathukia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mathukia
What is Dr. Chirag Mathukia's specialty?
Dr. Mathukia is a Hospitalist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Chirag Mathukia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mathukia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. 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 Chirag Mathukia accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chirag Mathukia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chirag Mathukia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mathukia's office at (661) 334-2016 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chirag Mathukia?
Please contact Dr. Mathukia's office at (661) 334-2016 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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