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Dr. Perkin Shiu, MD

Dr. Perkin Shiu, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shiu, Cardiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Perkin Shiu, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shiu graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Shiu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shiu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shiu’s office at (925) 937-1770.

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

    • Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Veterans Administration Medical Center | Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    • Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center | Harbor - UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Shiu board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Perkin Shiu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shiu speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shiu treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Shiu 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. Shiu. 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:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Which procedures does Dr. Shiu perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Perkin Shiu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shiu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shiu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 937-1770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shiu accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Shiu in Walnut Creek, 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

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shiu's office located?

    Dr. Perkin Shiu's Primary Practice

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 220B

    Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    (925) 937-1770

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    Dr. Perkin Shiu's Practice 2

    2700 Grant St Ste 106

    Concord, CA 94520

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    Dr. Perkin Shiu's Practice 3

    1399 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 11

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (925) 937-1770

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

    Dr. Shiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134375272.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiu?

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

    What is Dr. Perkin Shiu's specialty?

    Dr. Shiu is a Cardiologist near Walnut Creek, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Shiu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Perkin Shiu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shiu is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, San Ramon Regional Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist 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 Perkin Shiu accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Perkin Shiu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Perkin Shiu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shiu's office at (925) 937-1770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Perkin Shiu?

    Please contact Dr. Shiu's office at (925) 937-1770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Perkin Shiu have?

    Dr. Perkin Shiu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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