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Dr. Stephen Nathanson, MD

Valencia, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nathanson, Pediatrician in Valencia, CA?

    Dr. Stephen Nathanson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Valencia, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Nathanson completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Nathanson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nathanson’s office at (661) 222-2620.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    Is Dr. Nathanson board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Nathanson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Nathanson speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nathanson 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. Nathanson. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nathanson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nathanson. 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:

    • Hearing Screening Test
    • Tympanometry
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Hearing Tests for Children
    • Pure Tone Air Screening
    • Basic Hearing Test
    • Audiometry Screening
    • Adult Hearing Test
    • Impedance Audiometry
    • Middle Ear Test
    • Ear Pressure Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92551: Screening test, pure tone, air only
    • 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)

    Also known as:

    • Vision Screening
    • Visual Acuity Test
    • Eye Chart Test
    • Bilateral Vision Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Brief Mental Health Assessment
    • Emotional Assessment
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Depression Inventory
    • ADHD Scale Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Screening
    • Developmental and Behavioral Screening Tests
    • Child Development Checkup
    • Developmental Milestone Survey
    • Speech and Language Screen

    CPT Codes:

    • 96110: Developmental screening (eg, developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Nathanson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nathanson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 222-2620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nathanson accept in Valencia, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nathanson's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Nathanson's Primary Practice

    26357 McBean Pkwy

    Valencia, CA 91355

    (661) 222-2620

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

    Dr. Nathanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851310452.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nathanson?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Nathanson's specialty?

    Dr. Nathanson is a Pediatrician near Valencia, 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. Stephen Nathanson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nathanson is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana 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

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    Is Stephen Nathanson accepting new patients in Valencia, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Nathanson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Nathanson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nathanson's office at (661) 222-2620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Nathanson?

    Please contact Dr. Nathanson's office at (661) 222-2620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Nathanson have?

    Dr. Stephen Nathanson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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