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- 3838 San Dimas St, Suite B-100, Bakersfield, CA 93301
About Dr. Sorenson
Vernon C. Sorenson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bakersfield, CA specializing in emergency medicine. Vernon trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. According to Medicare claims data, Vernon cared for 478 Medicare patients across 611 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19), and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1548365208.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (661) 326-0088
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3838 SAN DIMAS ST SUITE B-100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bites & Stings
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye Care
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
Skin & Infections
Urinary & Bladder
Women's Health
Abdomen & Digestion
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
Blood & Circulation
Breathing
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Environmental
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Spine & Back
Urinary & Kidney
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
- Blood transfusion
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
Ear, Nose & Throat
Eye & ENT
Heart & Diagnostics
Imaging & Diagnostics
Injections & Vaccines
Kidney Care
Lung & Respiratory
Medications
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
Orthopedics
Poisoning & Toxicology
Specialized Care
Stroke & Vascular
Toxicology
Women's Health
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Digestive Care
Eye Care
Heart Care
Orthopedic Procedures
Supportive Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
611 services · 478 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
36 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
15 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | Imaging | 72114 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
27 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, concentrated form, 1 mg | Drug given | J7611 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
270 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
75 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
63 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
60 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
19 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other emergency physicians at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other emergency physicians in Bakersfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1972 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Vernon C. Sorenson's specialty?
Vernon C. Sorenson is an emergency physician in Bakersfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Vernon C. Sorenson?
Vernon C. Sorenson is listed at 3838 San Dimas St Suite B-100, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Vernon C. Sorenson?
The number on file is (661) 326-0088. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Vernon C. Sorenson's NPI number?
Vernon C. Sorenson's National Provider Identifier is 1548365208. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Vernon C. Sorenson's education?
Vernon C. Sorenson attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1972. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Vernon C. Sorenson been practicing?
Vernon C. Sorenson has 54 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1972, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Vernon C. Sorenson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Vernon C. Sorenson performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Vernon C. Sorenson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vernon C. Sorenson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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