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Dr. John Ro, MD

Carson, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ro, Family Medicine Specialist in Carson, CA?

    Dr. John Ro, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Ro completed his residency at Glendale Adventist Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Ro is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ro’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ro’s office at (310) 225-2825.

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

    • Residency: Glendale Adventist Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Glendale Adventist Med Center

    Is Dr. Ro board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Ro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ro speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ro treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ro 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. Ro. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Knee Ache
    • Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25569: Pain in unspecified knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Ro perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Ro may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 225-2825 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ro accept in Carson, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ro's office located?

    Dr. John Ro's Primary Practice

    824 E Carson St Ste 104

    Carson, CA 90745

    (310) 225-2825

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    Dr. John Ro's Practice 2

    2699 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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    Dr. John Ro's Practice 3

    1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 240

    Gardena, CA 90247

    (310) 324-2592

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

    Dr. Ro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780620021.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ro?

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

    What is Dr. John Ro's specialty?

    Dr. Ro is a Family Medicine Specialist near Carson, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Ro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ro is affiliated with Torrance Memorial 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 John Ro accepting new patients in Carson, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Ro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Ro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ro's office at (310) 225-2825 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Ro?

    Please contact Dr. Ro's office at (310) 225-2825 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Ro have?

    Dr. John Ro is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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