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Dr. Tiffany Chen, MD
San Francisco, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Tiffany Chen, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (415) 353-2800.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen. 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:
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Esotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Walleye
- Brown Syndrome
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Brown's Sheath Syndrome
- Superior Oblique Tendon Sheath Syndrome
- Eye Movement Restriction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H50611: Brown's sheath syndrome, right eye
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tiffany Chen may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chen's office.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chen in San Francisco, 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
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Tiffany Chen's Primary Practice
1825 4th St Fl 5
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2800
What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003310673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chen
What is Dr. Tiffany Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near San Francisco, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tiffany Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
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Is Tiffany Chen accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tiffany Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tiffany Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 353-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tiffany Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 353-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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