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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ching is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ching’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Ching typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Ching typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Ching may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Ching's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
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.
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, Torrance Memorial Medical 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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