Summary

Dr. Steven Yaplee treats glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts, and performs retinal imaging, vision tests, and dilated eye exams. He has practiced ophthalmology for 41 years and speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Yaplee completed medical school and residency at Baylor College of Medicine and sees patients in Bakersfield, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 41 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Triangle Eye Institute

9700 Brimhall Rd Ste 100Bakersfield, CA 93312
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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41 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Arabic Speaks English, Russian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Bakersfield , CABakersfield , CAWest Hollywood , CABakersfield , CA
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steven Matthew Yaplee

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • QualCare
  • QualCare - IPA
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steven Matthew Yaplee has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steven Matthew Yaplee has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Yaplee's NPI number is 1760678643.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Steven Yaplee speak?
Dr. Steven Yaplee speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Steven Yaplee's office located?
Dr. Steven Yaplee's office is located at 9700 Brimhall Rd Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA, 93312.
Does Dr. Steven Yaplee accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Steven Yaplee accepts on their Vitals profile.

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