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Dr. Vinod Mungalpara, MD
Bakersfield, CA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Mungalpara, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Vinod Mungalpara, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Mungalpara graduated from Grant Government Medical College and completed his residency at Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Program. Dr. Mungalpara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mungalpara’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. Mungalpara’s office at (661) 587-2468.
Where did Dr. Mungalpara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Grant Government Medical College
What languages does Dr. Mungalpara speak?
Dr. Mungalpara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mungalpara treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mungalpara 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. Mungalpara. 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:
- Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Upper Back Nerve Compression
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- High Levels of Substances in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Elevated urine drug levels
- Abnormal urine substance levels
- Drug metabolites in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R825: Elevated urine levels of drugs, medicaments and biological substances
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Mid and Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracolumbar Spondylosis
- Mid-Lower Back Spine Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Mid-Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47815: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracolumbar region
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Mungalpara perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vinod Mungalpara may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mungalpara's office.
Does Dr. Mungalpara accept my insurance?
Dr. Mungalpara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 587-2468 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mungalpara accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Mungalpara 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Mungalpara's office located?
Dr. Vinod Mungalpara's Primary Practice
8303 Brimhall Rd # 1500
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2468
What is Dr. Mungalpara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mungalpara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942278668.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mungalpara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mungalpara
What is Dr. Vinod Mungalpara's specialty?
Dr. Mungalpara is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Bakersfield, CA. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Mungalpara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vinod Mungalpara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mungalpara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Vinod Mungalpara accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vinod Mungalpara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vinod Mungalpara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mungalpara's office at (661) 587-2468 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vinod Mungalpara?
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