45 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ker, Surgeon in Monterey Park, CA?
Where did Dr. Ker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: FERGUSON HOSPITAL
Medical School: Taipei Med University | Taipei Med University
Is Dr. Ker board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Shiun Tin Ker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ker speak?
Dr. Ker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Ker typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ker 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. Ker. 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:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- First Degree Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids
- Grade 1 hemorrhoids
- Mild hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K640: First degree hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Other Non-Infectious Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Digestive Disease
- Non-Infectious Colitis
- Non-Infectious Enteritis
- Digestive Tract Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5289: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Ker typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ker 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. Ker. 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:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Polyp Removal
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Flexible Endoscopy of Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
- 43250: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
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. Ker accept my insurance?
Dr. Ker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 571-8271 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ker accept in Monterey Park, CA?
Dr. Ker in Monterey Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Clever Care Health Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ker's office located?
Dr. Shiun Tin Ker's Primary Practice
600 N Garfield Ave Ste 306
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 571-8271
What hospitals are Dr. Ker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669554887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ker