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44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhaika, Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Harpal Bhaika, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhaika graduated from Government Medical College Patiala, Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences and completed his residency at St Joseph Hosp, Gastroenterology; St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhaika is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhaika’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhaika’s office at (661) 324-1203.
Where did Dr. Bhaika go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Hosp, Gastroenterology; St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Government Medical College Patiala, Baba Farid University Of Health Sciences | University of Michigan Medical School | Punjab Medical College | Agartala Government Medical College
Is Dr. Bhaika board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Harpal Bhaika, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bhaika speak?
Dr. Bhaika and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bhaika treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Bhaika 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. Bhaika. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain in upper belly
- Epigastric discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1010: Upper abdominal pain, unspecified
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Long-term Wasting Gastritis
- Persistent Stomach Lining Thinning
- Chronic Atrophy of Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2940: Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Also known as:
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Does Dr. Bhaika accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhaika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 324-1203 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhaika accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Bhaika 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
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhaika's office located?
Dr. Harpal Bhaika's Primary Practice
5959 Truxtun Ave Ste 200
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-1203
What is Dr. Bhaika's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhaika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982619763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhaika?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhaika
What is Dr. Harpal Bhaika's specialty?
Dr. Bhaika is a Specialist near Bakersfield, CA. Contact Dr. Bhaika to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Harpal Bhaika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhaika is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Harpal Bhaika accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Harpal Bhaika is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Harpal Bhaika offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhaika's office at (661) 324-1203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Harpal Bhaika?
Please contact Dr. Bhaika's office at (661) 324-1203 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Harpal Bhaika have?
Dr. Harpal Bhaika is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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