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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Surgeon in Gardena, CA?
Dr. Joseph Chen, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gardena, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (310) 325-5111.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Obesity
- Excess Fat in Specific Areas
- Lipodystrophy
- Regional Adiposity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E65: Localized adiposity
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 325-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Gardena, CA?
Dr. Chen in Gardena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Axminster Medical Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
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 1750546917.
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. Joseph Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Surgeon near Gardena, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Joseph Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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
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Is Joseph Chen accepting new patients in Gardena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (310) 325-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (310) 325-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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