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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chowdhury, Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Chowdhury graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Gastroenterology; Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chowdhury is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chowdhury’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. Chowdhury’s office at (661) 324-1203.
Where did Dr. Chowdhury go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Gastroenterology; Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Internal Medicine | University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Medical School: University of Al Fateh, Fac of Med, Tripoli, Libya | University of Alabama School of Medicine | Al Baha University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chowdhury board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chowdhury speak?
Dr. Chowdhury and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chowdhury treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Chowdhury perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Colonoscopy for Bleeding
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
- 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
- Esophageal Widening
- Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
- Swallowing Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Enteroscopy
- Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Scope
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
- EGD with Bleeding Control
- Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Gastric Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Chowdhury accept my insurance?
Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Chowdhury 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Family Health Network
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Chowdhury's office located?
Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury's Primary Practice
5959 Truxtun Ave Ste 200
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-1203
What is Dr. Chowdhury's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942215751.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chowdhury?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chowdhury
What is Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury's specialty?
Dr. Chowdhury is a Specialist near Bakersfield, CA. Contact Dr. Chowdhury to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chowdhury 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
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Is Tabassum Chowdhury accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chowdhury's office at (661) 324-1203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tabassum Chowdhury?
Please contact Dr. Chowdhury's office at (661) 324-1203 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury have?
Dr. Tabassum Chowdhury is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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