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Dr. Ruth Yoon, MD

Los Angeles, CA

53 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yoon, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Ruth Yoon, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She has been practicing for over 53 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Yoon graduated from Ewha Womans University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Detroit Rec Hsp-U Hlth C, Pediatrics; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Yoon is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yoon’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yoon’s office at (323) 564-4331.

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

    • Residency: Detroit Rec Hsp-U Hlth C, Pediatrics; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Our Lady of The Lake Program

    • Medical School: Ewha Womens University College Of Medicine | Ewha Womans University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yoon board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Yoon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Yoon speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Yoon treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yoon 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. Yoon. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    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:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Other Drug Therapy
    • Past medication use
    • Previous drug treatment
    • History of other prescribed drugs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9229: Personal history of other drug therapy

    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:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport

    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:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Health Concerns
    • Health Anxiety
    • Somatic Symptoms
    • Undiagnosed Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Illness
    • General sickness
    • Undiagnosed illness
    • Feeling unwell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R69: Illness, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Yoon perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruth Yoon may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yoon's office.

    Does Dr. Yoon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yoon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 564-4331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yoon accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Yoon 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

    • AllCare Health Plan

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CNA Insurance

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • State of California

    • Watts Health Center

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    Where is Dr. Yoon's office located?

    Dr. Ruth Yoon's Primary Practice

    10300 Compton Ave

    Los Angeles, CA 90002

    (323) 564-4331

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

    Dr. Yoon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215033055.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yoon?

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

    What is Dr. Ruth Yoon's specialty?

    Dr. Yoon is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Yoon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ruth Yoon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yoon is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Community Hospital of Huntington Park 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

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    Is Ruth Yoon accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ruth Yoon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruth Yoon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yoon's office at (323) 564-4331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ruth Yoon?

    Please contact Dr. Yoon's office at (323) 564-4331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ruth Yoon have?

    Dr. Ruth Yoon is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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