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Dr. Richard Armstrong, MD

Dr. Richard Armstrong, MD

San Jose, CA

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    Who is Dr. Armstrong, Pediatrician in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Richard Armstrong, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Armstrong completed his residency at Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Pediatrics. Dr. Armstrong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Armstrong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Armstrong’s office at (408) 972-7000.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Pediatrics | University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Armstrong board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Armstrong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Armstrong speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Armstrong 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. Armstrong. 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:

    • 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Armstrong may include:

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

    Does Dr. Armstrong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Armstrong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Armstrong accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Armstrong in San Jose, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Armstrong's office located?

    Dr. Richard Armstrong's Primary Practice

    260 International Cir

    San Jose, CA 95119

    (408) 972-7000

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    Dr. Richard Armstrong's Practice 2

    276 Hospital Pkwy

    San Jose, CA 95119

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    Dr. Richard Armstrong's Practice 3

    7475 Camino Arroyo

    Gilroy, CA 95020

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

    Dr. Armstrong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912083437.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Armstrong?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Armstrong's specialty?

    Dr. Armstrong is a Pediatrician near San Jose, 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. Richard Armstrong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Armstrong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Richard Armstrong accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Armstrong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Armstrong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Armstrong's office at (408) 972-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Armstrong?

    Please contact Dr. Armstrong's office at (408) 972-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Armstrong have?

    Dr. Richard Armstrong is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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