Summary

Dr. Bernard Elpedes is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over three decades to caring for patients across all age groups. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine, bringing 31 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Elpedes communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Elpedes practices at Mission Heritage in Laguna Hills, California, and maintains hospital privileges at UCI Health Fountain Valley. He focuses on managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating high blood pressure, and addressing lipid disorders. His practice includes providing adult immunizations and flu vaccines to help patients maintain their health year-round. Patients have given Dr. Elpedes an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 31 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Mission Heritage Laguna Hills

24321 Avenida de la CarlotaLaguna Hills, CA 92653

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4.3 
31 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Laguna Hills , CASeal Beach , CAPlacentia , CALawrenceville , GA
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Bernard T. Elpedes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicare Advantage
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Bernard T. Elpedes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Bernard T. Elpedes has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Bernard T. Elpedes holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 1995.

NPI Number

Bernard T. Elpedes' NPI number is 1831127497.

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Bernard Elpedes speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Bernard Elpedes affiliated with?
Bernard Elpedes is affiliated with Uci Health Fountain Valley.

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