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Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla, MD

Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla, MD

Sacramento, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla, Pediatrician in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla is fluent in English, Filipino, Pilipino, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla’s office at (916) 681-1130.

    Where did Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla speak?

    Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Filipino

    • Pilipino

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla 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. Asuncion-Tapalla. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Which procedures does Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla's office.

    Does Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 681-1130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla in Sacramento, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla's office located?

    Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla's Primary Practice

    7501 Hospital Dr Ste 203

    Sacramento, CA 95823

    (916) 681-1130

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    Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla's Practice 2

    501 J St

    Sacramento, CA 95814

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

    Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760559041.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla's specialty?

    Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla is a Pediatrician near Sacramento, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Asuncion-Tapalla is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente - Roseville 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Christine Asuncion-Tapalla accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla's office at (916) 681-1130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Asuncion-Tapalla?

    Please contact Dr. Asuncion-Tapalla's office at (916) 681-1130 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla have?

    Dr. Christine Asuncion-Tapalla is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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