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 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vithalani typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vithalani typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Vithalani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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