EverydayHealthLogo
LC

Dr. Leo Craychee, MD

Valley Center, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Craychee, Pediatrician in Valley Center, CA?

    Dr. Leo Craychee, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Valley Center, CA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Craychee graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Craychee is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Craychee’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Craychee’s office at (760) 749-7770.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Craychee board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Leo Craychee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Craychee speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Craychee treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Craychee 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. Craychee. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Swimmer's Ear
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Otitis Externa
    • Outer Ear Infection
    • External Otitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
    • H60339: Swimmer's ear, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Bacterial Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Bacterial Infection Screening
    • Bacterial Disease Test
    • Germ Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z112: Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Impetigo
    • Skin Sores
    • Contagious Skin Infection
    • Pyoderma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0100: Impetigo, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Pain
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Pain when peeing
    • Burning urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R309: Painful micturition, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Craychee perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Craychee 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. Craychee. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Craychee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Craychee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 749-7770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Craychee accept in Valley Center, CA?

    Dr. Craychee in Valley Center, 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Craychee's office located?

    Dr. Leo Craychee's Primary Practice

    28714 Valley Center Rd Ste F

    Valley Center, CA 92082

    (760) 749-7770

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Craychee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265432710.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Craychee?

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

    What is Dr. Leo Craychee's specialty?

    Dr. Craychee is a Pediatrician near Valley Center, 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. Craychee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leo Craychee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Craychee is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Leo Craychee accepting new patients in Valley Center, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Leo Craychee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leo Craychee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Craychee's office at (760) 749-7770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leo Craychee?

    Please contact Dr. Craychee's office at (760) 749-7770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leo Craychee have?

    Dr. Leo Craychee is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

    Other Pediatrician Near Valley Center, CA

    DC
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Valley Center, CA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Escondido, CA
    BW
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Escondido, CA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists