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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Takayama, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. John Takayama is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Takayama is currently affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center Childrens Hospital. Dr. Takayama is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Takayama’s office at (415) 885-7478.
Is Dr. Takayama board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. John Takayama is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Takayama speak?
Dr. Takayama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Takayama typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Takayama 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. Takayama. 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)
- 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:
- Phonological Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F800: Phonological disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R279: Unspecified lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Takayama typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Takayama 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. Takayama. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Takayama accept my insurance?
Dr. Takayama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 885-7478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Takayama accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Takayama in San Francisco, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Takayama's office located?
Ucsf Medical Center Childrens Hospital
400 Parnassus Ave Fl 2
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 885-7478
What is Dr. Takayama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Takayama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861697450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Takayama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Takayama
What is Dr. John Takayama's specialty?
Dr. Takayama is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, 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. John Takayama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Takayama is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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
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Is John Takayama accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Takayama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Takayama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Takayama's office at (415) 885-7478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Takayama?
Please contact Dr. Takayama's office at (415) 885-7478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Takayama have?
Dr. John Takayama is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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Connect with DR. Takayama
Ucsf Medical Center Childrens Hospital
400 Parnassus Ave Fl 2
San Francisco, CA 94143