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Dr. Chong Tak, MD

Pediatrician

Lynwood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tak, Pediatrician in Lynwood, CA?

    Dr. Chong Tak, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lynwood, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Tak graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Pediatrics. Dr. Tak is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tak’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tak’s office at (310) 900-7360.

    Where did Dr. Tak go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Pediatrics | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

    • Medical School: University De Sao Paulo- Fac De Med- Sao Paulo- Sp- Brazil | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | Catholic University Of Daegu, School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Tak board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Chong Tak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Tak speak?

    Dr. Tak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tak typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tak 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. Tak. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tak typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Chong Tak may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 900-7360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tak accept in Lynwood, CA?

    Dr. Tak in Lynwood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Care N' Care Insurance Company

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tak's office located?

    Dr. Chong Tak's Primary Practice

    3628 E Imperial Hwy Ste 303

    Lynwood, CA 90262

    (310) 900-7360

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tak affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Prime Healthcare - St. Francis Medical Center,Lynwood, CA
    Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center,Long Beach, CA
    Mlk Community Hospital,Los Angeles, CA
    Pih Health Downey Hospital,Downey, CA
    Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange,Orange, CA

    What is Dr. Tak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497861793.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tak?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tak

    What is Dr. Chong Tak's specialty?

    Dr. Tak is a Pediatrician near Lynwood, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Chong Tak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tak is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Chong Tak accepting new patients in Lynwood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Chong Tak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chong Tak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tak's office at (310) 900-7360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chong Tak?

    Please contact Dr. Tak's office at (310) 900-7360 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tak's office located?

    Dr. Tak's office is located in Lynwood, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chong Tak have?

    Dr. Chong Tak is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.