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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Popa, Neurologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Theodore Popa, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Popa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Popa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Popa’s office at (661) 324-0500.
What languages does Dr. Popa speak?
Dr. Popa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Popa typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Popa 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. Popa. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Popa typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Popa 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. Popa. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Popa accept my insurance?
Dr. Popa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 324-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Popa accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Popa 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
Kaiser Permanente
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. Popa's office located?
Dr. Theodore Popa's Primary Practice
9330 Stockdale Hwy Ste 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 324-0500
What is Dr. Popa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Popa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568738631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Popa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Popa
What is Dr. Theodore Popa's specialty?
Dr. Popa is a Neurologist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Theodore Popa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Popa 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. 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 Theodore Popa accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Popa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theodore Popa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Popa's office at (661) 324-0500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theodore Popa?
Please contact Dr. Popa's office at (661) 324-0500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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