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Dr. John Tso, MD

San Jose, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tso, Family Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. John Tso, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tso is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tso’s office at (408) 573-9686.

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

    • Medical School: University Of Tichreen Faculty Of Med Lattakia Syria

    Is Dr. Tso board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Tso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tso speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tso treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tso 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. Tso. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Which procedures does Dr. Tso perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Tso may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 573-9686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Tso 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 Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Tso's office located?

    Dr. John Tso's Primary Practice

    1870 Lundy Ave

    San Jose, CA 95131

    (408) 573-9686

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    Dr. John Tso's Practice 2

    1520 Stockton St

    San Francisco, CA 94133

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    Dr. John Tso's Practice 3

    1033 Clement St

    San Francisco, CA 94118

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

    Dr. Tso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811160377.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tso?

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

    What is Dr. John Tso's specialty?

    Dr. Tso is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Jose, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Tso to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Tso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tso is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 John Tso accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Tso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Tso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tso's office at (408) 573-9686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Tso?

    Please contact Dr. Tso's office at (408) 573-9686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Tso have?

    Dr. John Tso is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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