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Dr. Mercedes Chapa, MD

Dr. Mercedes Chapa, MD

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chapa, Pediatrician in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Mercedes Chapa, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chapa completed her residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Pediatrics. Dr. Chapa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chapa’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chapa’s office at (559) 437-7338.

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

    • Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa

    What languages does Dr. Chapa speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chapa treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chapa 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. Chapa. 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.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Delay Check
    • Early Intervention Screening
    • Motor Skill Delay Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1349: Encounter for screening for other developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Lung Disorder
    • Other Breathing Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
    • Specific Lung Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Chapa perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Mercedes Chapa may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chapa's office.

    Does Dr. Chapa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chapa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 437-7338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chapa accept in Fresno, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)

    • Employer Direct Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Chapa's office located?

    Dr. Mercedes Chapa's Primary Practice

    7085 N Whitney Ave Ste 101

    Fresno, CA 93720

    (559) 437-7338

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    Dr. Mercedes Chapa's Practice 2

    1570 E Herndon Ave

    Fresno, CA 93720

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    Dr. Mercedes Chapa's Practice 3

    290 N Wayte Ln Ste 1300

    Fresno, CA 93701

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

    Dr. Chapa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295842326.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chapa?

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

    What is Dr. Mercedes Chapa's specialty?

    Dr. Chapa is a Pediatrician near Fresno, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Chapa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mercedes Chapa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chapa is affiliated with Clovis Community 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

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    Is Mercedes Chapa accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mercedes Chapa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mercedes Chapa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chapa's office at (559) 437-7338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mercedes Chapa?

    Please contact Dr. Chapa's office at (559) 437-7338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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