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Dr. Joshua Tobias, MD

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tobias, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Joshua Tobias, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Tobias completed his residency at Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Kern Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Tobias is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tobias’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tobias’s office at (661) 326-2000.

    Where did Dr. Tobias go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Kern Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Kern Med Center

    Is Dr. Tobias board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Tobias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tobias speak?

    Dr. Tobias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tobias treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tobias 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. Tobias. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluation
    • Forensic Psychiatric Exam
    • Legal Mental Health Assessment
    • Mandated Psychiatric Review

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z046: Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Stress Reaction
    • Stress
    • Acute Stress Disorder
    • Traumatic Stress
    • Short-term Stress Reaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F430: Acute stress reaction

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Medical Exam for Other Specific Reasons
    • Health Screening
    • Specific Reason Medical Check-up
    • Observation for Specific Concerns
    • Targeted Health Evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0489: Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Tobias perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Tobias may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tobias' office.

    Does Dr. Tobias accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tobias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 326-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tobias accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Tobias 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

    • CalOptima

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Family Health Network

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Tobias' office located?

    Dr. Joshua Tobias' Primary Practice

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

    (661) 326-2000

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    What is Dr. Tobias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tobias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588621486.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tobias?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tobias

    What is Dr. Joshua Tobias's specialty?

    Dr. Tobias is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bakersfield, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Tobias to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joshua Tobias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tobias is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Joshua Tobias accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Tobias is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Tobias offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tobias's office at (661) 326-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Tobias?

    Please contact Dr. Tobias's office at (661) 326-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Tobias have?

    Dr. Joshua Tobias is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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