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Dr. Clayton Dejong, MD

Long Beach, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dejong, Internist in Long Beach, CA?

    Dr. Clayton Dejong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Dejong completed his residency at St Mary Med Center. Dr. Dejong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dejong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dejong’s office at (562) 433-7496.

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

    • Residency: St Mary Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Iowa Medical School | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States

    What languages does Dr. Dejong speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dejong treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Dejong 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. Dejong. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Healthy Weight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
    • Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • BMI in healthy range
    • Normal adult BMI
    • Healthy weight BMI
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Dejong perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Clayton Dejong may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dejong's office.

    Does Dr. Dejong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dejong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 433-7496 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Dejong in Long Beach, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dejong's office located?

    Dr. Clayton Dejong's Primary Practice

    300 Redondo Ave # B

    Long Beach, CA 90814

    (562) 433-7496

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

    Dr. Dejong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467466409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dejong?

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

    What is Dr. Clayton Dejong's specialty?

    Dr. Dejong is a Internist near Long Beach, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Dejong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Clayton Dejong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dejong is affiliated with Uci Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Clayton Dejong accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Clayton Dejong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clayton Dejong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dejong's office at (562) 433-7496 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Clayton Dejong?

    Please contact Dr. Dejong's office at (562) 433-7496 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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