50 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kato, Pediatrician in Bellflower, CA?
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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Kato typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kato typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
FMH Benefit Services
Hospital Bella Vista
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Kato affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kato has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kato's NPI number?A 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