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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kantono, Internist in Chino Hills, CA?
Dr. Melvin Kantono, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chino Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kantono is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kantono’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kantono’s office at (909) 929-2511.
What languages does Dr. Kantono speak?
Dr. Kantono and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kantono treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kantono 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. Kantono. 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:
- 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:
- Overweight
- Class 2 Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- History of Other Specified Condition
- Past medical conditions
- Previous health issues
- History of other diagnoses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Kantono perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melvin Kantono may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kantono's office.
Does Dr. Kantono accept my insurance?
Dr. Kantono accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 929-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kantono accept in Chino Hills, CA?
Dr. Kantono in Chino Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kantono's office located?
Dr. Melvin Kantono's Primary Practice
15855 Pomona Rincon Rd Bldg 4
Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 929-2511
What is Dr. Kantono's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kantono's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508442955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kantono?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kantono
What is Dr. Melvin Kantono's specialty?
Dr. Kantono is a Internist near Chino Hills, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kantono to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melvin Kantono affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kantono is affiliated with Providence St. Jude 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 Melvin Kantono accepting new patients in Chino Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melvin Kantono is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melvin Kantono offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kantono's office at (909) 929-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melvin Kantono?
Please contact Dr. Kantono's office at (909) 929-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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