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Dr. John Strong, MD

El Centro, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Strong, Family Medicine Specialist in El Centro, CA?

    Dr. John Strong, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Centro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Strong completed his residency at Us Air Force Reg Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Strong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Strong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Strong’s office at (760) 352-2551.

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

    • Residency: Us Air Force Reg Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa

    Is Dr. Strong board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Strong speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Strong typically treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Strong typically perform?

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

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Strong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Strong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 352-2551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Strong accept in El Centro, CA?

    Dr. Strong in El Centro, 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

    • Central Health

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Strong's office located?

    Dr. John Strong's Primary Practice

    1590 S Imperial Ave

    El Centro, CA 92243

    (760) 352-2551

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    Dr. John Strong's Practice 2

    1420 Ocotillo Dr Ste B

    El Centro, CA 92243

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    Dr. John Strong's Practice 3

    690 Otay Lakes Rd Ste 120

    Chula Vista, CA 91910

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    What hospitals are Dr. Strong affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Strong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    El Centro Regional Medical Center,El Centro, CA
    Pioneers Memorial Hospital,Brawley, CA
    Imperial Valley Healthcare District,Brawley, CA
    Desert Regional Medical Center,Palm Springs, CA

    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. John Strong?

    Dr. Strong has appointments available at his El Centro, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Strong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043248719.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Strong?

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

    What is Dr. John Strong's specialty?

    Dr. Strong is a Family Medicine Specialist near El Centro, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Strong is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Albany Med South Clinical 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. John Strong accepting new patients in El Centro, CA?

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

    Does Dr. John Strong offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Strong, or call (760) 352-2551 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Strong?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Strong, or call (760) 352-2551 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Strong's office located?

    Dr. Strong's offices are located in El Centro, CA and Chula Vista, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Strong have?

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