36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cartmell, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Alan Cartmell, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cartmell graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Medical Oncology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cartmell is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cartmell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cartmell’s office at (661) 322-2206.
Where did Dr. Cartmell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Medical Oncology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cartmell board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Cartmell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cartmell speak?
Dr. Cartmell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cartmell treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Cartmell 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. Cartmell. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- High Platelet Count
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Small Cell B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
- SLL
- CLL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8308: Small cell B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Which procedures does Dr. Cartmell perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alan Cartmell may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cartmell's office.
Does Dr. Cartmell accept my insurance?
Dr. Cartmell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 322-2206 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cartmell accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Cartmell 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEMCare
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Cartmell's office located?
Dr. Alan Cartmell's Primary Practice
6501 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 322-2206
What is Dr. Cartmell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cartmell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316933021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cartmell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cartmell
What is Dr. Alan Cartmell's specialty?
Dr. Cartmell is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Bakersfield, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Cartmell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alan Cartmell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cartmell 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Alan Cartmell accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alan Cartmell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Cartmell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cartmell's office at (661) 322-2206 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Cartmell?
Please contact Dr. Cartmell's office at (661) 322-2206 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Cartmell have?
Dr. Alan Cartmell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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