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Dr. Padmaja Kankar, MD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kankar, Pediatrician in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Padmaja Kankar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Kankar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kankar’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kankar’s office at (661) 336-5300.

    What languages does Dr. Kankar speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kankar treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kankar 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. Kankar. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Check
    • Developmental Milestones Screening
    • Early Intervention Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Which procedures does Dr. Kankar perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Padmaja Kankar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kankar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 336-5300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kankar 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • GEMCare

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kankar's office located?

    Dr. Padmaja Kankar's Primary Practice

    1611 1st St

    Bakersfield, CA 93304

    (661) 336-5300

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

    Dr. Kankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952425936.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kankar?

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

    What is Dr. Padmaja Kankar's specialty?

    Dr. Kankar is a Pediatrician near Bakersfield, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kankar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Padmaja Kankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kankar 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

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    Is Padmaja Kankar accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Padmaja Kankar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Padmaja Kankar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kankar's office at (661) 336-5300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Padmaja Kankar?

    Please contact Dr. Kankar's office at (661) 336-5300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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