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Dr. Penthea Khaw

Pediatrician

El Monte, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Khaw, Pediatrician in El Monte, CA?

    Dr. Penthea Khaw is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in El Monte, CA. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Khaw completed her residency at Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Pediatrics. Dr. Khaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khaw’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khaw’s office at (626) 579-8463.

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

    • Residency: Chas R Drew Univ Med & Sci, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Inst Of Med I- Yangon- Myanmar

    Is Dr. Khaw board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Penthea Khaw is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Khaw speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Khaw 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. Khaw. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Penthea Khaw may include:

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

    Does Dr. Khaw accept my insurance?

    Dr. Khaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 579-8463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Khaw accept in El Monte, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Amcare Co

    • Apex Healthcare

    • City of Los Angeles

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Khaw's office located?

    Dr. Penthea Khaw's Primary Practice

    10953 Ramona Blvd

    El Monte, CA 91731

    (626) 579-8463

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

    Dr. Khaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912019993.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khaw?

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

    What is Dr. Penthea Khaw's specialty?

    Dr. Khaw is a Pediatrician near El Monte, 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. Penthea Khaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Khaw 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. Penthea Khaw accepting new patients in El Monte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Penthea Khaw is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Penthea Khaw offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Khaw's office at (626) 579-8463 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Penthea Khaw?

    Please contact Dr. Khaw's office at (626) 579-8463 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Khaw's office located?

    Dr. Khaw's office is located in El Monte, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Penthea Khaw have?

    Dr. Penthea Khaw is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.