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Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera, MD

Pediatrician

Laguna Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herrera, Pediatrician in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Herrera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herrera’s office at (949) 951-5437.

    What languages does Dr. Herrera speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Herrera 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. Herrera. 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Herrera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herrera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 951-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herrera accept in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Dr. Herrera in Laguna Hills, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera's Primary Practice

    23521 Paseo de Valencia Ste 200

    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

    (949) 951-5437

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    What hospitals are Dr. Herrera affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Herrera has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange,Orange, CA
    Choc At Mission Hospital,Orange, CA
    Saddleback Medical Center,Laguna Hills, CA

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

    Dr. Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376800375.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herrera?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera's specialty?

    Dr. Herrera is a Pediatrician near Laguna Hills, 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 Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herrera is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (949) 951-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Kay Herrera?

    Please contact Dr. Herrera's office at (949) 951-5437 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Herrera's office located?

    Dr. Herrera's office is located in Laguna Hills, CA.