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Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD

Pediatrician

Mission Hills, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gonzalez, Pediatrician in Mission Hills, CA?

    Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Mission Hills, CA. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Gonzalez graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gonzalez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gonzalez’s office at (818) 837-5730.

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

    • Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gonzalez speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, 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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez. 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:

    • Hearing Screening Test
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Pure Tone Air Screening
    • Basic Hearing Test
    • Audiometry Screening
    • Adult Hearing Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92551: Screening test, pure tone, air only

    Also known as:

    • Vision Screening
    • Visual Acuity Test
    • Eye Chart Test
    • Bilateral Vision Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Screening
    • Developmental and Behavioral Screening Tests
    • Child Development Checkup
    • Developmental Milestone Survey
    • Speech and Language Screen

    CPT Codes:

    • 96110: Developmental screening (eg, developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Also known as:

    • Brief Mental Health Assessment
    • Emotional Assessment
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Depression Inventory
    • ADHD Scale Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Normal Newborn Care (Same Day Discharge)
    • Newborn Hospital Stay
    • Birthing Center Newborn Care
    • Initial Infant Check-up

    CPT Codes:

    • 99463: Initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of normal newborn infant admitted and discharged on the same date

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Straight Catheterization
    • Intermittent Catheterization
    • Urine Retention Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)

    Does Dr. Gonzalez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gonzalez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 837-5730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gonzalez accept in Mission Hills, CA?

    Dr. Gonzalez in Mission 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gonzalez's office located?

    Dr. Rene Gonzalez's Primary Practice

    11333 Sepulveda Blvd

    Mission Hills, CA 91345

    (818) 837-5730

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

    Dr. Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578660346.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gonzalez?

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

    What is Dr. Rene Gonzalez's specialty?

    Dr. Gonzalez is a Pediatrician near Mission Hills, 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. Rene Gonzalez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gonzalez is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital 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 Dr. Rene Gonzalez accepting new patients in Mission Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rene Gonzalez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rene Gonzalez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (818) 837-5730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rene Gonzalez?

    Please contact Dr. Gonzalez's office at (818) 837-5730 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gonzalez's office located?

    Dr. Gonzalez's office is located in Mission Hills, CA.