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Dr. Joseph Mares, MD

Dr. Joseph Mares, MD

Downey, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mares, Pediatrician in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Mares, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mares completed his residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Mares is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mares’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mares’s office at (310) 910-5300.

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

    • Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Is Dr. Mares board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Mares, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Mares speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mares typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mares 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. Mares. 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:

    • History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Heart Disease
    • Past heart malformations
    • Previous corrected congenital heart problems
    • History of circulatory system birth anomalies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ventricular Septal Defect
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • VSD
    • Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q210: Ventricular septal defect

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Benign Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Innocent heart murmur
    • Harmless heart murmur
    • Physiological heart murmur

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mares typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Mares may include:

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

    Does Dr. Mares accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 910-5300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mares accept in Downey, CA?

    Dr. Mares in Downey, 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

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Mares' office located?

    Dr. Joseph Mares' Primary Practice

    9449 Imperial Hwy Ste 332

    Downey, CA 90242

    (310) 910-5300

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    Dr. Joseph Mares' Practice 2

    4650 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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

    Dr. Mares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316186323.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mares?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Mares's specialty?

    Dr. Mares is a Pediatrician near Downey, 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. Joseph Mares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mares is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Los Angeles General 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 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 Joseph Mares accepting new patients in Downey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Mares is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Mares offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mares's office at (310) 910-5300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Mares?

    Please contact Dr. Mares's office at (310) 910-5300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Mares have?

    Dr. Joseph Mares is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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