Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vithalani, Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Puja Vithalani, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vithalani graduated from University of Leeds / School of Medicine and completed her residency at Kern Medical Center Program. Dr. Vithalani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vithalani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vithalani’s office at (661) 328-4900.
Where did Dr. Vithalani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Leeds / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vithalani speak?
Dr. Vithalani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vithalani treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vithalani 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. Vithalani. 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:
- 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:
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
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:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- 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:
- Endocrine Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Hormone disorder
- Gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Which procedures does Dr. Vithalani perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Puja Vithalani may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vithalani's office.
Does Dr. Vithalani accept my insurance?
Dr. Vithalani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 328-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vithalani accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Vithalani 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vithalani's office located?
Dr. Puja Vithalani's Primary Practice
4801 Coffee Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 328-4900
What is Dr. Vithalani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vithalani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639464357.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vithalani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vithalani
What is Dr. Puja Vithalani's specialty?
Dr. Vithalani 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. Vithalani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Puja Vithalani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vithalani is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Puja Vithalani accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Puja Vithalani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Puja Vithalani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vithalani's office at (661) 328-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Puja Vithalani?
Please contact Dr. Vithalani's office at (661) 328-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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