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Dr. John Ching, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ching, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. John Ching, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ching is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ching’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ching’s office at (310) 423-7779.

    What languages does Dr. Ching speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ching treat?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Ching 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. Ching. 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:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E301: Precocious puberty

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital Hypothyroidism
    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Underactive Thyroid at Birth
    • Neonatal Hypothyroidism
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    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:

    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Overactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function
    • Pituitary Hyperfunction
    • Excess Pituitary Hormone
    • Hyperpituitarism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E230: Hypopituitarism
    • E228: Other hyperfunction of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Unusual thyroid test results
    • Irregular thyroid function
    • Thyroid hormone levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Syndrome
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Insulin Resistance Syndrome
    • Syndrome X

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Does Dr. Ching accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ching accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-7779 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ching accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Ching 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 Third Party

    • Centene

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ching's office located?

    Dr. John Ching's Primary Practice

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 240

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

    (310) 423-7779

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    Dr. John Ching's Practice 2

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl Ste GE1

    Madera, CA 93636

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    Dr. John Ching's Practice 3

    1008 N Cherry St

    Tulare, CA 93274

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

    Dr. Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770720799.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ching?

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

    What is Dr. John Ching's specialty?

    Dr. Ching is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Ching to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Ching affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ching is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 John Ching accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Ching is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Ching offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ching's office at (310) 423-7779 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Ching?

    Please contact Dr. Ching's office at (310) 423-7779 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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