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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shekar, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Kota Shekar, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shekar completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Medical Oncology; Vet Affrs Med & Reg Off Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shekar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shekar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shekar’s office.
Where did Dr. Shekar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Medical Oncology; Vet Affrs Med & Reg Off Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India
What languages does Dr. Shekar speak?
Dr. Shekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Shekar typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Shekar 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. Shekar. 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 here.
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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Shekar typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Shekar 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. Shekar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Does Dr. Shekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shekar accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Shekar 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Inland Empire
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shekar's office located?
What is Dr. Shekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013988583.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shekar
What is Dr. Kota Shekar's specialty?
Dr. Shekar is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kota Shekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shekar is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus, 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 Kota Shekar accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kota Shekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kota Shekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shekar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kota Shekar?
Please contact Dr. Shekar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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