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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Li-Fossum, Pediatrician in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Li-Fossum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Li-Fossum’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Li-Fossum’s office at (619) 502-7300.
What languages does Dr. Li-Fossum speak?
Dr. Li-Fossum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Li-Fossum typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Li-Fossum 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. Li-Fossum. 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:
- 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
- RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
- RSV immune prevention
- Preventive RSV treatment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Li-Fossum typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum 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. Li-Fossum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Li-Fossum accept my insurance?
Dr. Li-Fossum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 502-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Li-Fossum accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Li-Fossum in Chula Vista, 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 Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Li-Fossum's office located?
What is Dr. Li-Fossum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Li-Fossum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528696127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Li-Fossum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Li-Fossum
What is Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum's specialty?
Dr. Li-Fossum is a Pediatrician near Chula Vista, 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. Leesa Li-Fossum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Li-Fossum is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Leesa Li-Fossum accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Li-Fossum's office at (619) 502-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leesa Li-Fossum?
Please contact Dr. Li-Fossum's office at (619) 502-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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