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Who is Dr. Chen, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Leon Chen, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (562) 933-3009.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen. 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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- 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
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastroparesis
- Stomach Disorder
- Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Stomach Paralysis
- Gastric Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3184: Gastroparesis
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Milk Allergy
- Food Allergy
- Dairy allergy
- Milk protein allergy
- Allergy to dairy products
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z91011: Allergy to milk products
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leon Chen may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chen's office.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 933-3009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Chen in Long Beach, 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
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Preferred IPA
Seaside Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Leon Chen's Primary Practice
1760 Termino Ave Ste 300
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 933-3009
What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801194873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chen
What is Dr. Leon Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Long Beach, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leon Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Leon Chen accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leon Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leon Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (562) 933-3009 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leon Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (562) 933-3009 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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