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Dr. Vicente Chiong, MD

Pediatrician

Livermore, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chiong, Pediatrician in Livermore, CA?

    Dr. Vicente Chiong, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Livermore, CA. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Chiong graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Pediatrics. Dr. Chiong is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiong’s office at (925) 455-5050.

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

    • Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Pediatrics | New York University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Chiong board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Vicente Chiong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Chiong speak?

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

    • English
    • Tagalog

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chiong 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. Chiong. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chiong 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. Chiong. 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

    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. Chiong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chiong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 455-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chiong accept in Livermore, CA?

    Dr. Chiong in Livermore, 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

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chiong's office located?

    Dr. Vicente Chiong's Primary Practice

    1133 E Stanley Blvd Ste 103

    Livermore, CA 94550

    (925) 455-5050

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    What hospitals are Dr. Chiong affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Chiong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA
    San Ramon Regional Medical Center,San Ramon, CA
    Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland,Oakland, CA

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

    Dr. Chiong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558310599.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiong?

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

    What is Dr. Vicente Chiong's specialty?

    Dr. Chiong is a Pediatrician near Livermore, 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. Vicente Chiong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chiong is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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

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    Is Dr. Vicente Chiong accepting new patients in Livermore, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vicente Chiong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vicente Chiong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chiong's office at (925) 455-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vicente Chiong?

    Please contact Dr. Chiong's office at (925) 455-5050 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chiong's office located?

    Dr. Chiong's office is located in Livermore, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vicente Chiong have?

    Dr. Vicente Chiong is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.