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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elias, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Alexandra Elias, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elias’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elias’s office at (302) 454-3300.
What languages does Dr. Elias speak?
Dr. Elias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Elias typically treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Elias 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. Elias. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Elias typically perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Elias 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. Elias. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Perianal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
Does Dr. Elias accept my insurance?
Dr. Elias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 454-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elias accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Elias 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
Community Care Network
Correct Care Integrated Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Elias' office located?
Dr. Alexandra Elias' Primary Practice
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(302) 454-3300
What is Dr. Elias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023443587.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elias
What is Dr. Alexandra Elias's specialty?
Dr. Elias is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) do?
A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders.
Is this Dr. Alexandra Elias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elias 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 Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexandra Elias accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Elias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandra Elias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elias's office at (302) 454-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Elias?
Please contact Dr. Elias's office at (302) 454-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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