Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chapman, Pediatrician in San Mateo, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chapman?
Dr. Alger Chapman, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chapman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infectious Disease, Primary Care, Travel Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Mateo, CA community, Dr. Chapman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chapman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Pediatrics
Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chapman board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Alger Chapman, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Chapman speak?
Dr. Chapman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chapman typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chapman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Chapman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Phonological Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F800: Phonological disorder
- F801: Expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chapman typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chapman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chapman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Does Dr. Chapman accept my insurance?
Dr. Chapman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 579-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chapman accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Chapman in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chapman's office located?
Dr. Alger Chapman's Primary Practice
50 S San Mateo Dr Ste 260
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 579-6500
What hospitals are Dr. Chapman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chapman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chapman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chapman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437145216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chapman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chapman