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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chan, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Alvin Chan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chan’s office at (310) 267-9129.
What languages does Dr. Chan speak?
Dr. Chan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Chan typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chan 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. Chan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatic Disease
- Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
- Named Pancreatic Conditions
- Other Defined Pancreas Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Chan typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Chan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-9129 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chan accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Chan in Los Angeles, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chan's office located?
Dr. Alvin Chan's Primary Practice
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 265
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 267-9129
What is Dr. Chan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699129247.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chan
What is Dr. Alvin Chan's specialty?
Dr. Chan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Alvin Chan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chan is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alvin Chan accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alvin Chan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvin Chan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chan's office at (310) 267-9129 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvin Chan?
Please contact Dr. Chan's office at (310) 267-9129 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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