Primary Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

A primary care physician or advanced practice provider (AAP) cares for your everyday health needs, offering guidance to help you make informed decisions about your care. Primary care includes preventive care, treatment for everyday illnesses, management of ongoing conditions, and support for mental and emotional well-being. It also includes health education, follow-up care and coordination with other medical offices.

An advanced practice provider (APP) is a health care professional who has advanced education and clinical training, allowing them to take on a broader scope of practice and perform tasks traditionally carried out by physicians. This category includes nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs).

These professionals play a crucial role in providing health care services, including diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications and offering preventive care. APPs are essential members of health care teams, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive and accessible patient care.

Our primary care team includes family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). They’re focused on building long-term relationships with you and your family. We treat acute illnesses, help manage chronic conditions and focus on prevention and education to support your overall health.

The cost varies based on your insurance coverage and what happens during the visit. Many people pay a copay, while others may incur costs for tests or screenings. If you have questions, speak with the medical office to understand potential charges before your appointment.

At Primary Care – Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, we treat acute and chronic conditions in people of all ages, including but not limited to:

• Allergies

• Anxiety

• Asthma

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Depression

• Developmental problems

• Diabetes

• Diabetes in children

• Ear infections

• Eczema

• Flu

• Headaches

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Obesity and overweight

You will receive an automated telephone call or text message to remind you of your appointment. Please arrive 15–30 minutes early to allow time for parking, check-in and completing patient forms. Bring your copayment (if applicable), current medication list, insurance card and photo ID.

Primary Care – Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield accepts most major insurance plans to ensure you have access to the care you need. Before your visit, we recommend confirming your insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits with your health plan.

If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, please contact our office. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.

At Primary Care – Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, we have a multilingual phone line to assist all non-English-speaking patients. This language and interpretation service is free of charge and available year-round.