Search

See All Nephrologists in Bakersfield, CA

Dr. William Bichai, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Dr. William Bichai, MD
4.1 (43 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. William Bichai, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
Dr. William Bichai, MD
4.1 (43 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. William Bichai, MD

Nephrology* Age 62
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Bichai, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. William Bichai, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Bakersfield, CA. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Ucla Medical Center. They currently practice at William N. Bichai MD, Inc. and are affiliated with Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Adventist Health Delano and Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Bichai has experience treating conditions like Dehydration, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) and Vitamin D Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bichai received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bichai also speaks Arabic, French and Spanish. Dr. Bichai is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Compare with other Nephrology Specialists

Compare Dr. Bichai with our nearby Nephrology Specialists at Mayo
These providers are on the medical staff of Mayo
These providers are on the medical staff of Mayo.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Dehydration
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Dehydration
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
  • View other providers who treat Acidosis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
  • View other providers who treat Gout
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Abdominal Pain
Acne
  • View other providers who treat Acne
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Amyloidosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Animal Allergies
Anosmia
  • View other providers who treat Anosmia
Anxiety
  • View other providers who treat Anxiety
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
  • View other providers who treat Asthma
Ataxia
  • View other providers who treat Ataxia
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
  • View other providers who treat Bedsores
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Common Cold
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
  • View other providers who treat Cough
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
  • View other providers who treat Diabetes
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
  • View other providers who treat Diarrhea
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
  • View other providers who treat Dry Eyes
Dry Skin
  • View other providers who treat Dry Skin
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
  • View other providers who treat Fever
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
  • View other providers who treat Hernia
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Sprain
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypoglycemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
  • View other providers who treat Insomnia
Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
  • View other providers who treat Nausea
Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
  • View other providers who treat Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
  • View other providers who treat Polyuria
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Potassium Deficiency
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
  • View other providers who treat Rash
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
  • View other providers who treat Ringworm
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
  • View other providers who treat Scabies
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
  • View other providers who treat Shingles
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Systemic Vasculitis
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
  • View other providers who treat Tinnitus
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tobacco Withdrawal
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
  • View other providers who treat Tremor
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Vasculitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
  • View other providers who treat Vertigo
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
Warts
  • View other providers who treat Warts
Wheezing
  • View other providers who treat Wheezing
Whooping Cough
Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Medicaid
  • Advantage-CA HMO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    EPO-CA
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    PERS Select-CA HMO
    PERS Traditional-CA HMO
    Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    Select-CA HMO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Traditional
    Traditional PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select Plus HMO
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access
    Open Access Plus
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Net PPO
    Medicaid
    Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Kaiser PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medicaid
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 William N. Bichai MD, Inc.
    3900 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bichai
4.1
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (32)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Bichai?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Sep 29, 2023
I’m paralyzed from my neck down so this will be very convenient and less painful and stressful then going to meet up with my doctor every month.
Jacob Beltran — Sep 29, 2023
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. William Bichai, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. William Bichai, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bichai to family and friends

Dr. Bichai's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Bichai

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. William Bichai, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. William Bichai, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Bichai, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?
Find provider online now
Call now to make an appointment
(559) 562-1361

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. William Bichai, MD is a nephrology specialist in Bakersfield, CA. He specializes in Nephrology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • UCLA Medical Center|UCLA Wla Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Bichai communicate via email?
2 users said yes.
Yes
(2)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Bichai offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
3 users said yes.
Yes
(3)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Bichai offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bichai have free onsite parking?
5 users said yes.
Yes
(5)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bichai offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Bichai offer evening visits?
2 users said yes.
Yes
(2)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Bichai specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bichai specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bichai specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bichai specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Bichai accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Bichai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bichai's profile.

Dr. Bichai frequently treats the following conditions: Dehydration, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) and Vitamin D Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Bichai, MD is affiliated with Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Adventist Health Delano and Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Bichai, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bakersfield Heart Hospital

    3001 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Adventist Health Delano

    1401 Garces Hwy, Delano, CA

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    901 Olive Dr, Bakersfield, CA