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Dr. Kwan Tan, MD

La Palma, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tan, Internist in La Palma, CA?

    Dr. Kwan Tan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Palma, CA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tan completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tan is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tan’s office at (714) 527-8777.

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

    • Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Oral Roberts Univ Sch of Med, Tulsa Ok

    Is Dr. Tan board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Kwan Tan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tan speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tan treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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 Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Tan perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kwan Tan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 527-8777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tan accept in La Palma, CA?

    Dr. Tan in La Palma, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • CalOptima

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • HealthSmart

    • Heritage Health

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tan's office located?

    Dr. Kwan Tan's Primary Practice

    7872 Walker St

    La Palma, CA 90623

    (714) 527-8777

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

    Dr. Tan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013099746.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tan?

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

    What is Dr. Kwan Tan's specialty?

    Dr. Tan is a Internist near La Palma, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Tan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kwan Tan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tan is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Uci Health - Placentia Linda 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kwan Tan accepting new patients in La Palma, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kwan Tan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kwan Tan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (714) 527-8777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kwan Tan?

    Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (714) 527-8777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kwan Tan have?

    Dr. Kwan Tan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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