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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gancayco, Pediatrician in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Joseph Gancayco is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gancayco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gancayco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gancayco’s office at (310) 222-2301.
What languages does Dr. Gancayco speak?
Dr. Gancayco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gancayco typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gancayco 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. Gancayco. 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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Risk for Cavities
- Dental Health
- Cavity risk
- Tooth decay risk
- Dental health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z91849: Unspecified risk for dental caries
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gancayco typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Gancayco may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Gancayco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gancayco accept my insurance?
Dr. Gancayco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-2301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gancayco accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Gancayco in Torrance, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
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Where is Dr. Gancayco's office located?
Dr. Joseph Gancayco's Primary Practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-2301
What is Dr. Gancayco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gancayco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366070815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gancayco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gancayco
What is Dr. Joseph Gancayco's specialty?
Dr. Gancayco is a Pediatrician near Torrance, 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 this Dr. Joseph Gancayco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gancayco is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Joseph Gancayco accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Gancayco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Gancayco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gancayco's office at (310) 222-2301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Gancayco?
Please contact Dr. Gancayco's office at (310) 222-2301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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