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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuentes, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Jorge Fuentes is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Fuentes graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Pediatrics. Dr. Fuentes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuentes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuentes’s office at (323) 226-2622.
Where did Dr. Fuentes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Pediatrics
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Fuentes board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Fuentes is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Fuentes speak?
Dr. Fuentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fuentes typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes. 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:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child in Foster Care
- Child in state care
- Child in protective custody
- Foster child
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6221: Child in welfare custody
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fuentes typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Fuentes may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Fuentes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fuentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 226-2622 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuentes accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Fuentes in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fuentes' office located?
What is Dr. Fuentes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952427668.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuentes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuentes
What is Dr. Jorge Fuentes's specialty?
Dr. Fuentes is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, 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. Jorge Fuentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuentes is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Jorge Fuentes accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Fuentes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Fuentes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuentes's office at (323) 226-2622 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Fuentes?
Please contact Dr. Fuentes's office at (323) 226-2622 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Fuentes have?
Dr. Jorge Fuentes is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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