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Dr. Josue Fong Balart, MD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fong Balart, Family Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Josue Fong Balart, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fong Balart is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fong Balart’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fong Balart’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Fong Balart speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fong Balart typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fong Balart 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. Fong Balart. 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
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    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Fong Balart typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Josue Fong Balart may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fong Balart's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fong Balart accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fong Balart 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. Fong Balart accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Fong Balart 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

    • Humana

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Fong Balart's office located?

    Dr. Josue Fong Balart's Primary Practice

    5401 White Ln

    Bakersfield, CA 93309

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    Dr. Josue Fong Balart's Practice 2

    4043 Stockdale Hwy

    Bakersfield, CA 93309

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    Dr. Josue Fong Balart's Practice 3

    1311 Columbus St

    Bakersfield, CA 93305

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

    Dr. Fong Balart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518378546.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fong Balart?

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

    What is Dr. Josue Fong Balart's specialty?

    Dr. Fong Balart 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. Josue Fong Balart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fong Balart is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Josue Fong Balart accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Josue Fong Balart is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Josue Fong Balart offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fong Balart's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Josue Fong Balart?

    Please contact Dr. Fong Balart's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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