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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lyon, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Kristopher Lyon, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lyon is currently affiliated with French Hospital Emergency Department. Dr. Lyon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lyon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lyon’s office.
What languages does Dr. Lyon speak?
Dr. Lyon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lyon typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lyon 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. Lyon. 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:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lyon typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Lyon may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lyon accept my insurance?
Dr. Lyon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lyon accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Lyon in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lyon's office located?
What is Dr. Lyon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lyon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114131489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lyon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lyon
What is Dr. Kristopher Lyon's specialty?
Dr. Lyon is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Kristopher Lyon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lyon is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kristopher Lyon accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kristopher Lyon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristopher Lyon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristopher Lyon?
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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