Michael Shane Pelzer, FNP
Family Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 12-21
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Michael Shane Pelzer
About The Provider
A proud Army veteran and longtime leader in cardiovascular care in Kern County, Michael Pelzer is a family nurse practitioner passionate about helping patients find and maintain their best health.
Michael began his healthcare career while serving in the U.S. Army. Since then, he has worked extensively in cardiovascular care in Kern County, including as director of Adventist Health Bakersfield’s cardiac catheterization lab.
As an FNP, Michael cares for patients of all ages, including children and older adults. He treats a variety of conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
He approaches healthcare holistically, empowering his patients to optimize self-care to lead their best lives.
When not caring for patients, Michael enjoys computer building and programming, and spending time with his wife, eight children, two grandchildren, five dogs and cat.
Provider Type
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Locations
- Primary Care: Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
- 9350 North Loop Boulevard, California City, CA 93505
- Get Directions
- phone: 661-771-8222
Expertise
Education
West Coast University
Allied Health EducationInsurance
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Shield
- Brand New Day
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Dignity Health-IMG
- Galaxy
- Health Net
- Health Smart
- Kern Family (Kern Health System)
- Medi-Cal ORP
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- Medicare ORP
- Medicare Part B
- MultiPlan
- Tricare
- TriWest
- Triwest1
- UHC
- Universal Health Care IPA
- Western Growers
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
149 ratings, 23 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
He listened to all of my concerns and I felt every thing was fully addressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
The physician was great! I especially Liked how he was knowledgeable in behavioral health and was able to see that my family needed help as he referred us to therapy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
My favorite Doctor's office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
Doctor Michael was very good. He took his time to listen to me and get a good understanding of my medical conditions and was genuinely interested in my treatment process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
He took time with me and was very helpful. Very patient. Came to some good conclusions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Mike was able to provide information regarding all the questions I had concerning my health during the visit. As well as possible options to help with care at home for my injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Very good listening to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
He is personable, professional, and puts me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
The Doctor was very intelligent. Explaining everything. And he's nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
PROUD PROFESSIONAL
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
He was good and informative .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Wonderful provider. Makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
My questions were answered and provider explained everything about my condition and addressed my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
Mr. Pelzer, NP, pays very close attention to what's going on, communicates effectively and makes you feel like he's taken a personal interest in your health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2025
Always been good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Very informative conversation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
Very good to excellent
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Michael listened and I thought he understood but him not sending over the medications that evening wasted a lot of time for us
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Mike is certainly a practitioner that you must make EVERY effort to ensure he remain in Cal City for decades to come!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Took time listening to ur concern...takes care of your health concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Pleased with all involved with my first visit