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Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD

(151 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Internal Medicine

Government Medical College, Patiala

9900 Stockdale Highway Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311

(661) 241-6700

Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD is a general internist in Bakersfield, CA specializing in general internal medicine. He graduated from Government Medical College, Patiala. Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health System, Network Provider and ADVENTIST HEALTH PHYSICIANS NETWORK.

Office Locations

9900 Stockdale Highway Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311

(661) 241-6700

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

In 2024, Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD had a list price for immunization (preventive vaccines), urinalysis, urine tests, and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

flu shot

flu vaccine

preventive care

In 2024, Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, and preventive care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

preventive care

In 2012, Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD performed more preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2012 were complementary or alternative therapy, ultrasound (sonogram), preventive care and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
ambulatory monitoring	18
aspiration	14
breathing treatment	41
cardiac procedures	108
complementary or alternative therapy	392
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	1363
injections	14
lab tests	79
preventive care	146
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
skin procedures	15
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	182
vaccines	81
vascular procedures	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, ultrasound (sonogram) and complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	38
ambulatory monitoring	15
aspiration	48
cardiac procedures	106
complementary or alternative therapy	230
diabetes management	223
doctor visit	1656
injections	48
lab tests	390
manual therapy	145
mental health therapy	20
pelvic imaging	23
preventive care	304
sleep study	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	243
vaccines	163
vascular procedures	91
weight management	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	46
Hispanic	117
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	21
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2014 were lab tests, diabetes management, ultrasound (sonogram) and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	34
ambulatory monitoring	23
aspiration	15
cardiac procedures	94
diabetes management	328
doctor visit	1059
injections	15
lab tests	341
pelvic imaging	29
preventive care	105
ultrasound (sonogram)	173
vaccines	105
vascular procedures	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	27
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2015 were preventive care, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	34
ambulatory monitoring	18
aspiration	18
cardiac procedures	102
catheterization	35
diabetes management	65
doctor visit	2095
eye procedures	40
injections	18
lab tests	359
minimally invasive procedures	35
pelvic imaging	18
preventive care	365
ultrasound (sonogram)	200
vaccines	96
vascular procedures	99

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	658

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	190
Hispanic	314
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	44
Less than 65	466

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	49
Dementia	9
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2016 were preventive care, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	35
ambulatory monitoring	21
cardiac procedures	134
doctor visit	2196
lab tests	636
pelvic imaging	29
preventive care	757
sleep study	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	285
vaccines	151
vascular procedures	108

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	54
Hispanic	146
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	21
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
cardiac procedures	23
doctor visit	1558
lab tests	225
preventive care	245
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
vaccines	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	60
Hispanic	123
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	19
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	50
doctor visit	915
lab tests	50
mental health therapy	30
preventive care	98
vaccines	98
weight management	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	37
Hispanic	85
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	14
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2019 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	73
doctor visit	1233
lab tests	73
preventive care	65
vaccines	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	96
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	21
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2020 were lab tests, diabetes management, weight management and mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	22
doctor visit	858
lab tests	36
mental health therapy	13
weight management	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	19
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2021 were lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	99
doctor visit	839
lab tests	99
preventive care	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	88
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	16
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	58
doctor visit	899
lab tests	58
preventive care	70
vaccines	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	90
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	24
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2023 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	17
diabetes management	45
doctor visit	857
lab tests	45
preventive care	86
vaccines	41

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	23
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA during 2024 were chronic care, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	204
diabetes management	78
doctor visit	1000
lab tests	92
preventive care	119
vaccines	41

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	85
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	25
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated as a general internist in Bakersfield, CA were complementary or alternative therapy, preventive care, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	28
ambulatory monitoring	19
aspiration	23
cardiac procedures	94
catheterization	35
chronic care	110
complementary or alternative therapy	311
diabetes management	104
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	1271
eye procedures	40
injections	23
lab tests	191
manual therapy	145
mental health therapy	21
minimally invasive procedures	35
pelvic imaging	24
preventive care	198
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
skin procedures	15
sleep study	16
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	186
vaccines	81
vascular procedures	81
weight management	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	35
Non-Hispanic White	166
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	109
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	67
85 and over	21
Less than 65	127
65 to 74	157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD graduated from Government Medical College, Patiala. He completed residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Government Medical College, Patiala

Residency: New York Methodist Hospital

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 151 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bakersfield, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arun K. Softa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$3,035 FARXIGA $1,478	SYMBICORT $262	BREZTRI $252	BYDUREON $151	AIRSUPRA $137	Other $754
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,239 JARDIANCE $681	Pradaxa $216	TRADJENTA $74	SYNJARDY $73	GLYXAMBI $35	Other $159
Novo Nordisk Inc	$634 Tresiba $141	Ozempic $130	RYBELSUS $85	Wegovy $83	NovoLog $59	Other $136
Lilly USA, LLC	$631 JARDIANCE $204	BASAGLAR $104	MOUNJARO $90	ZEPBOUND $69	EMGALITY $66	Other $99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$551 XARELTO $341	INVOKANA $210
Other	$5,024 KRYSTEXXA $264	Repatha $216	Trintellix $213	JANUMET XR $183	ELIQUIS $164	Other $3,984