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Dr. Stephen Kato, MD

Bellflower, CA

50 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kato, Pediatrician in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Stephen Kato, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA. He has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kato graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics; University Hosp, Inc, Pediatrics. Dr. Kato is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kato’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kato’s office at (562) 867-8681.

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

    • Residency: Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics; University Hosp, Inc, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A

    • Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kato board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Kato, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Kato speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kato treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kato 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. Kato. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Kato perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kato 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. Kato. 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:

    • 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:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Screening Test
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Pure Tone Air Screening
    • Basic Hearing Test
    • Audiometry Screening
    • Adult Hearing Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92551: Screening test, pure tone, air only

    Also known as:

    • Vision Screening
    • Visual Acuity Test
    • Eye Chart Test
    • Bilateral Vision Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Does Dr. Kato accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 867-8681 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kato accept in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Kato in Bellflower, 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

    • Bright Health

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kato's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Kato's Primary Practice

    10251 Artesia Blvd

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    (562) 867-8681

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

    Dr. Kato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144236399.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kato?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Kato's specialty?

    Dr. Kato is a Pediatrician near Bellflower, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Kato to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Kato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kato is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Stephen Kato accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Kato is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Kato offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kato's office at (562) 867-8681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Kato?

    Please contact Dr. Kato's office at (562) 867-8681 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Kato have?

    Dr. Stephen Kato is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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