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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crosby, Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Joshua Crosby, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Crosby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crosby’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crosby’s office at (512) 324-7382.
What languages does Dr. Crosby speak?
Dr. Crosby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Crosby typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Crosby 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. Crosby. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Crosby typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Crosby 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. Crosby. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Does Dr. Crosby accept my insurance?
Dr. Crosby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 324-7382 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crosby accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Crosby 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
Central Health
Correct Care Integrated Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEMCare
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crosby's office located?
Dr. Joshua Crosby's Primary Practice
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(512) 324-7382
What is Dr. Crosby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crosby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790148674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crosby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crosby
What is Dr. Joshua Crosby's specialty?
Dr. Crosby is a Surgeon near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Joshua Crosby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crosby is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Joshua Crosby accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Crosby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Crosby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crosby's office at (512) 324-7382 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Crosby?
Please contact Dr. Crosby's office at (512) 324-7382 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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