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Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu, MD

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chiu, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. Dr. Chiu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiu’s office at (713) 798-3802.

    What languages does Dr. Chiu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chiu typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chiu 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. Chiu. 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:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chiu typically perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chiu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chiu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-3802 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chiu accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Chiu in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Not Specified

    • State of California

    • Unknown

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Chiu's office located?

    Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu's Primary Practice

    1870 Lundy Ave

    San Jose, CA 95131

    (713) 798-3802

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

    Dr. Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013544931.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiu?

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

    What is Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu's specialty?

    Dr. Chiu is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near San Jose, CA.

    What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?

    An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.

    Is this Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chiu is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. 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 Chien-Wai Chiu accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chien-Wai Chiu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chiu's office at (713) 798-3802 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chien-Wai Chiu?

    Please contact Dr. Chiu's office at (713) 798-3802 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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