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Dr. Sean Chen, MD

Dr. Sean Chen, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Cardiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chen is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Chen grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated cum laude from Duke University and earned his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Duke University Hospital followed by his cardiology fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center. Prior to residency, Dr. Chen completed a year of clinical research at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. He has published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, JAMA Internal Medicine, and the American Heart Journal.In addition to seeing patients in the office at Weill Greenberg Center, Dr. Chen serves as an attending physician in the cardiac intensive care unit, inpatient stepdown telemetry unit, and consultative cardiology service. He has a focus on cardiac imaging including echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and nuclear / PET imaging.?

    What languages does Dr. Chen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?

    As a Cardiologist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Cardiology - Weill Greenberg Center

    Cardiology - Weill Greenberg Center

    1305 York Avenue

    8th Floor

    New York, NY 10021

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    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 1275039059.

    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. Sean Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Cardiologist near New York, NY.

    What does a Cardiologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Sean Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cardiologist. 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 Sean Chen accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sean Chen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sean Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sean Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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