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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sarkies, Internist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Nadim Sarkies, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarkies completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarkies is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarkies’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarkies’s office at (661) 325-7000.
Where did Dr. Sarkies go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tanta Fac of Med, Tanta, Egypt
What languages does Dr. Sarkies speak?
Dr. Sarkies and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Sarkies treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sarkies 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. Sarkies. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Long-term Bronchitis
- Persistent Bronchitis
- Inflamed Airways
ICD-10 Codes:
- J42: Unspecified chronic bronchitis
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Which procedures does Dr. Sarkies perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nadim Sarkies may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sarkies' office.
Does Dr. Sarkies accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarkies accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 325-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarkies accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Sarkies in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Adventist Health System
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sarkies' office located?
What is Dr. Sarkies's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarkies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023015740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarkies?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarkies
What is Dr. Nadim Sarkies's specialty?
Dr. Sarkies is a Internist near Bakersfield, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Sarkies to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nadim Sarkies affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarkies 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 Nadim Sarkies accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nadim Sarkies is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nadim Sarkies offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarkies's office at (661) 325-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nadim Sarkies?
Please contact Dr. Sarkies's office at (661) 325-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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