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Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz, MD

Pediatrician

Bellflower, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salazar-Guadiz, Pediatrician in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Salazar-Guadiz graduated from Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine. Dr. Salazar-Guadiz is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salazar-Guadiz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salazar-Guadiz’s office at (562) 804-0742.

    Where did Dr. Salazar-Guadiz go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation | Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine | University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Salazar-Guadiz board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Salazar-Guadiz speak?

    Dr. Salazar-Guadiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Salazar-Guadiz typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Salazar-Guadiz 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. Salazar-Guadiz. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Salazar-Guadiz typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Salazar-Guadiz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Salazar-Guadiz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salazar-Guadiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 804-0742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salazar-Guadiz accept in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Salazar-Guadiz in Bellflower, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthSmart

    • Heritage Health

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Salazar-Guadiz's office located?

    Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz's Primary Practice

    17403 Woodruff Ave

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    (562) 804-0742

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    What hospitals are Dr. Salazar-Guadiz affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Salazar-Guadiz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center,Long Beach, CA
    Pih Health Downey Hospital,Downey, CA
    Uci Health - Lakewood,Lakewood, CA
    La Palma Intercommunity Hospital,La Palma, CA

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

    Dr. Salazar-Guadiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548343932.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salazar-Guadiz?

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

    What is Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz's specialty?

    Dr. Salazar-Guadiz is a Pediatrician near Bellflower, 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. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salazar-Guadiz is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salazar-Guadiz's office at (562) 804-0742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz?

    Please contact Dr. Salazar-Guadiz's office at (562) 804-0742 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Salazar-Guadiz's office located?

    Dr. Salazar-Guadiz's office is located in Bellflower, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz have?

    Dr. Teresita Salazar-Guadiz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.