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Dr. Evelyn Chow, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Hayward, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chow, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hayward, CA?

    Dr. Evelyn Chow, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hayward, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chow’s office at (510) 784-4521.

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

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch

    What languages does Dr. Chow speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chow typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chow 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. Chow. 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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chow typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Evelyn Chow may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 784-4521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chow accept in Hayward, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Chow's office located?

    Dr. Evelyn Chow's Primary Practice

    27400 Hesperian Blvd

    Hayward, CA 94545

    (510) 784-4521

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    Dr. Evelyn Chow's Practice 2

    2500 Merced St

    San Leandro, CA 94577

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    Dr. Evelyn Chow's Practice 3

    901 Nevin Ave

    Richmond, CA 94801

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    What hospitals are Dr. Chow affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Chow has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Fremont Medical Center,Fremont, CA

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

    Dr. Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467611871.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chow?

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

    What is Dr. Evelyn Chow's specialty?

    Dr. Chow is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hayward, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Evelyn Chow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chow is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. Evelyn Chow accepting new patients in Hayward, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Evelyn Chow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Evelyn Chow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (510) 784-4521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Evelyn Chow?

    Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (510) 784-4521 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chow's office located?

    Dr. Chow's offices are located in Hayward, CA, San Leandro, CA, and Richmond, CA.