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Dr. Jose Mendoza, MD

Lakewood, CA

47 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Mendoza, Pediatrician in Lakewood, CA?

    Dr. Jose Mendoza, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Mendoza graduated from University of El Imam El Mahdi Faculty of Medicine Kosti and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Baystate Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Mendoza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendoza’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendoza’s office at (562) 531-4362.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Baystate Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Baystate M.C. | COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: University De El Salvador- Fac De Med- San Salvador- El Salvador | Universidad Nacional De El Salvador | University of El Imam El Mahdi Faculty of Medicine Kosti

    Is Dr. Mendoza board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Mendoza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Mendoza speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mendoza treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mendoza 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. Mendoza. 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)
    • 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Mendoza perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Jose Mendoza may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mendoza's office.

    Does Dr. Mendoza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mendoza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 531-4362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mendoza accept in Lakewood, CA?

    Dr. Mendoza in Lakewood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Care N' Care

    • Cigna

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mendoza's office located?

    Dr. Jose Mendoza's Primary Practice

    5750 Downey Ave Ste 204

    Lakewood, CA 90712

    (562) 531-4362

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

    Dr. Mendoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588712541.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendoza?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Mendoza's specialty?

    Dr. Mendoza is a Pediatrician near Lakewood, 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. Mendoza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jose Mendoza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mendoza 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 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 Jose Mendoza accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Mendoza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Mendoza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mendoza's office at (562) 531-4362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Mendoza?

    Please contact Dr. Mendoza's office at (562) 531-4362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Mendoza have?

    Dr. Jose Mendoza is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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