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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Heer, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Jagdipak Heer, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Heer completed his residency at Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine. Dr. Heer is fluent in English and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heer’s office at (661) 326-2000.
Where did Dr. Heer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine | Kern Med Center
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo
Is Dr. Heer board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jagdipak Heer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Heer speak?
Dr. Heer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heer typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Heer 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. Heer. 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:
- 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Heer typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jagdipak Heer may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Heer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Heer accept my insurance?
Dr. Heer 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. Heer accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Heer 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEMCare
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Heer's office located?
What is Dr. Heer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174580880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heer
What is Dr. Jagdipak Heer's specialty?
Dr. Heer is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jagdipak Heer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heer is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Downtown, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Clovis Community Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jagdipak Heer accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jagdipak Heer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jagdipak Heer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heer's office at (661) 326-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jagdipak Heer?
Please contact Dr. Heer's office at (661) 326-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jagdipak Heer have?
Dr. Jagdipak Heer is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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