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Dr. Alma Rosa Serna, MD

Pediatrician

Long Beach, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Serna, Pediatrician in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Alma Rosa Serna, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Serna graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1. Dr. Serna is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Serna’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Serna’s office at (562) 933-0400.

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

    • Residency: Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Program 1

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Serna board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Alma Rosa Serna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Serna speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Serna 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. Serna. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, 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:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Alma Rosa Serna may include:

    Please contact Dr. Serna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Serna accept my insurance?

    Dr. Serna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 933-0400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Serna accept in Long Beach, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Serna's office located?

    Dr. Alma Rosa Serna's Primary Practice

    455 E Columbia St Ste 201

    Long Beach, CA 90806

    (562) 933-0400

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    Dr. Alma Rosa Serna's Practice 2

    10800 Magnolia Ave

    Riverside, CA 92505

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

    Dr. Serna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679765093.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Serna?

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

    What is Dr. Alma Rosa Serna's specialty?

    Dr. Serna is a Pediatrician near Long Beach, 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. Alma Rosa Serna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Serna is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Alma Rosa Serna accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alma Rosa Serna is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alma Rosa Serna offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Serna's office at (562) 933-0400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alma Rosa Serna?

    Please contact Dr. Serna's office at (562) 933-0400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Serna's office located?

    Dr. Serna's offices are located in Long Beach, CA and Riverside, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alma Rosa Serna have?

    Dr. Alma Rosa Serna is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.