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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gorla, Radiation Oncologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Giridhar Gorla, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Gorla graduated from Andhra Medical College and completed his residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program. Dr. Gorla is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gorla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gorla’s office at (661) 322-2206.
Where did Dr. Gorla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences | Andhra Medical College
What languages does Dr. Gorla speak?
Dr. Gorla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Gorla typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Gorla 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. Gorla. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Gorla typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Gorla 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. Gorla. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Gorla accept my insurance?
Dr. Gorla 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. Gorla accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Gorla 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gorla's office located?
Dr. Giridhar Gorla's Primary Practice
6501 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 322-2206
What is Dr. Gorla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gorla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932196516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gorla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gorla
What is Dr. Giridhar Gorla's specialty?
Dr. Gorla is a Radiation Oncologist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Giridhar Gorla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gorla is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown 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 Giridhar Gorla accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Giridhar Gorla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Giridhar Gorla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gorla's office at (661) 322-2206 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Giridhar Gorla?
Please contact Dr. Gorla's office at (661) 322-2206 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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