28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Felizarta, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Franco Felizarta, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Felizarta graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Felizarta is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Felizarta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Felizarta’s office at (661) 324-3128.
Where did Dr. Felizarta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Infectious Diseases; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: University Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines | University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Is Dr. Felizarta board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Franco Felizarta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Felizarta speak?
Dr. Felizarta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Felizarta treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Felizarta 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. Felizarta. 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.
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Meningitis
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
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:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- H. Pylori Infection
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Stomach bacteria infection
- H. pylori bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9681: Helicobacter pylori [H. pylori] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Felizarta perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Franco Felizarta may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Felizarta's office.
Does Dr. Felizarta accept my insurance?
Dr. Felizarta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 324-3128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Felizarta accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Felizarta in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Felizarta's office located?
Dr. Franco Felizarta's Primary Practice
3535 San Dimas St Ste 24
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 324-3128
What is Dr. Felizarta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Felizarta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629004957.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Felizarta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Felizarta
What is Dr. Franco Felizarta's specialty?
Dr. Felizarta is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bakersfield, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Felizarta to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Franco Felizarta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Felizarta 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Franco Felizarta accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Franco Felizarta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Franco Felizarta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Felizarta's office at (661) 324-3128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Franco Felizarta?
Please contact Dr. Felizarta's office at (661) 324-3128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Franco Felizarta have?
Dr. Franco Felizarta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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