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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puskoor, Hospitalist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Akhildeep Puskoor, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Puskoor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puskoor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puskoor’s office at (661) 587-8110.
What languages does Dr. Puskoor speak?
Dr. Puskoor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Puskoor typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Puskoor 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. Puskoor. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Puskoor typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Puskoor performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Puskoor. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Puskoor accept my insurance?
Dr. Puskoor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 587-8110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puskoor accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Puskoor 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
Centene Corporation
Central Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
GEMCare
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Puskoor's office located?
Dr. Akhildeep Puskoor's Primary Practice
9500 Stockdale Hwy Ste 203
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 587-8110
What is Dr. Puskoor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puskoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972949287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puskoor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puskoor
What is Dr. Akhildeep Puskoor's specialty?
Dr. Puskoor 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. Akhildeep Puskoor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puskoor is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Akhildeep Puskoor accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akhildeep Puskoor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akhildeep Puskoor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puskoor's office at (661) 587-8110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akhildeep Puskoor?
Please contact Dr. Puskoor's office at (661) 587-8110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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