16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelayo, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Leticia Pelayo, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Pelayo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelayo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelayo’s office at (650) 498-7103.
Is Dr. Pelayo board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Leticia Pelayo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Pelayo speak?
Dr. Pelayo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pelayo typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pelayo 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. Pelayo. 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 here.
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 Disorder Screening
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z139: Encounter for screening, 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pelayo typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Leticia Pelayo may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pelayo accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelayo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-7103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelayo accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Pelayo in Palo Alto, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pelayo's office located?
What is Dr. Pelayo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelayo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972532034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelayo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelayo
What is Dr. Leticia Pelayo's specialty?
Dr. Pelayo is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, 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 this Dr. Leticia Pelayo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pelayo is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca 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 Leticia Pelayo accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leticia Pelayo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leticia Pelayo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office at (650) 498-7103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leticia Pelayo?
Please contact Dr. Pelayo's office at (650) 498-7103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leticia Pelayo have?
Dr. Leticia Pelayo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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