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Dr. Joseph Tulagan, MD

Pediatrician

National City, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Tulagan, Pediatrician in National City, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Tulagan, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in National City, CA. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Tulagan graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Childrens Hospital Med Center. Dr. Tulagan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tulagan’s office at (619) 382-3350.

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

    • Residency: Childrens Hospital Med Center | University of Nevada School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tulagan speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tulagan typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tulagan 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. Tulagan. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tulagan typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Tulagan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tulagan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tulagan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tulagan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 382-3350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tulagan accept in National City, CA?

    Dr. Tulagan in National City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Federal government of the United States

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    Where is Dr. Tulagan's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Tulagan's Primary Practice

    3400 E 8th St Ste 105

    National City, CA 91950

    (619) 382-3350

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tulagan affiliated with?

    Dr. Tulagan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego,San Diego, CA

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

    Dr. Tulagan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598722555.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tulagan?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Tulagan's specialty?

    Dr. Tulagan is a Pediatrician near National City, 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 Dr. Joseph Tulagan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Tulagan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Joseph Tulagan accepting new patients in National City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Tulagan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Tulagan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tulagan's office at (619) 382-3350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Tulagan?

    Please contact Dr. Tulagan's office at (619) 382-3350 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tulagan's office located?

    Dr. Tulagan's office is located in National City, CA.