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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Montes, Pediatrician in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Alejandro Montes, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Montes graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Comm Med Ctr-University Med Ct, Pediatrics. Dr. Montes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Montes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Montes’s office at (562) 908-4355.
Where did Dr. Montes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Comm Med Ctr-University Med Ct, Pediatrics | UCLA Medical Center | COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Montes speak?
Dr. Montes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Montes typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Montes 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. Montes. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Montes typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Montes 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. Montes. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Montes accept my insurance?
Dr. Montes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 908-4355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Montes accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Montes in Whittier, 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
Hospital Bella Vista
MHH Healthcare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Montes' office located?
What is Dr. Montes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Montes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265525786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Montes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Montes
What is Dr. Alejandro Montes's specialty?
Dr. Montes is a Pediatrician near Whittier, 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. Alejandro Montes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Montes is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Providence St. Jude 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
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Is Alejandro Montes accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Montes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Montes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Montes's office at (562) 908-4355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Montes?
Please contact Dr. Montes's office at (562) 908-4355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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