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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meghapara, Internist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Meghapara is currently affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Meghapara is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meghapara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meghapara’s office at (661) 327-5350.
Is Dr. Meghapara board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Meghapara speak?
Dr. Meghapara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Meghapara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Meghapara 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. Meghapara. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Meghapara typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Meghapara 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. Meghapara. 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:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Meghapara accept my insurance?
Dr. Meghapara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 327-5350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meghapara accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Meghapara 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
GEMCare
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Meghapara's office located?
Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara's Primary Practice
2615 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-5350
What is Dr. Meghapara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meghapara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649461872.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meghapara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meghapara
What is Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara's specialty?
Dr. Meghapara is a Internist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meghapara 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bhavinkumar Meghapara accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meghapara's office at (661) 327-5350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bhavinkumar Meghapara?
Please contact Dr. Meghapara's office at (661) 327-5350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara have?
Dr. Bhavinkumar Meghapara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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