Viral Mehta, MD

Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(661) 631-5544Bakersfield, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across CA can see Viral Mehta, MD in person in Bakersfield or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 43+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 271 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Bakersfield43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3290dNPPES updated 2017-05-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5945 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0610

Fax: (661) 631-5546
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)55%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+10%)32%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+9%)31%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Taxonomy: 207RI0011X

Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Viral Mehta

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Viral Mehta for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Bakersfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Viral Mehta

Dr. Mehta is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 631-5544.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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