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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chao, Neurologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ling-Ya Chao, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chao’s office at (415) 353-2273.
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Chao typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Chao typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ling-Ya Chao may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Chao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chao in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
Dr. Ling-Ya Chao's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave Ste 114
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2273
What hospitals are Dr. Chao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245868199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chao
What is Dr. Ling-Ya Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Neurologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is Dr. Ling-Ya Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chao is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. 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. Ling-Ya Chao accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ling-Ya Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ling-Ya Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (415) 353-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ling-Ya Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (415) 353-2273 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
Dr. Chao's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Burlingame, CA.
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