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Dr. Rita Guiamelon, MD

Van Nuys, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Guiamelon, Pediatrician in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Rita Guiamelon, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Guiamelon graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Ny Medical College, Pediatrics; St Joseph Hosp & Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Guiamelon is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guiamelon’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guiamelon’s office at (818) 786-7710.

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

    • Residency: Ny Medical College, Pediatrics; St Joseph Hosp & Med Ctr, Pediatrics | St Vincent's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

    What languages does Dr. Guiamelon speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Guiamelon treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Guiamelon 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. Guiamelon. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
    • Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Triglycerides
    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypertriglyceridemia
    • Elevated triglycerides
    • High blood fats
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Refractive Error
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Vision problem
    • Focusing problem
    • Blurred vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H527: Unspecified disorder of refraction

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Guiamelon perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Rita Guiamelon may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Guiamelon's office.

    Does Dr. Guiamelon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guiamelon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 786-7710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Guiamelon accept in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Guiamelon in Van Nuys, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Care N' Care

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Guiamelon's office located?

    Dr. Rita Guiamelon's Primary Practice

    7301 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 3

    Van Nuys, CA 91405

    (818) 786-7710

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    Dr. Rita Guiamelon's Practice 2

    16063 Vanowen St

    Van Nuys, CA 91406

    (818) 785-9989

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    Dr. Rita Guiamelon's Practice 3

    1543 E Palmdale Blvd Ste C

    Palmdale, CA 93550

    (661) 274-1200

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

    Dr. Guiamelon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699748301.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guiamelon?

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

    What is Dr. Rita Guiamelon's specialty?

    Dr. Guiamelon is a Pediatrician near Van Nuys, 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. Guiamelon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rita Guiamelon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Guiamelon is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center 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

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    Is Rita Guiamelon accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rita Guiamelon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rita Guiamelon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guiamelon's office at (818) 786-7710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rita Guiamelon?

    Please contact Dr. Guiamelon's office at (818) 786-7710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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