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Dr. Niharika Perni, MD

Bakersfield, CA

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    Who is Dr. Perni, Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Niharika Perni, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Perni is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perni’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perni’s office at (661) 459-1900.

    What languages does Dr. Perni speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Perni treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Perni 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. Perni. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • 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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    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:

    • 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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Endocrine Disorder
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Hormone disorder
    • Gland problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Perni perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Niharika Perni may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perni's office.

    Does Dr. Perni accept my insurance?

    Dr. Perni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 459-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Perni 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Family Health Network

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Perni's office located?

    Dr. Niharika Perni's Primary Practice

    3733 San Dimas St Ste 101

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    (661) 459-1900

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    Dr. Niharika Perni's Practice 2

    8800 Ming Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93311

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    Dr. Niharika Perni's Practice 3

    4151 Mexicali Dr

    Bakersfield, CA 93313

    (800) 300-6664

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

    Dr. Perni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063894905.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perni?

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

    What is Dr. Niharika Perni's specialty?

    Dr. Perni is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bakersfield, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Perni to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Niharika Perni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Perni is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Niharika Perni accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Niharika Perni is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Niharika Perni offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Perni's office at (661) 459-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Niharika Perni?

    Please contact Dr. Perni's office at (661) 459-1900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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