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Dr. Chris Chen, MD, PHD

Sugar Land, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Cardiologist in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Chris Chen, MD, PHD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (281) 313-0288.

    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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Ischemic Heart Disease
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Sudden Heart Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I249: Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Chris Chen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 313-0288 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Chen in Sugar Land, TX 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Chris Chen's Primary Practice

    16659 Southwest Fwy Ste 101

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

    (281) 313-0288

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    Dr. Chris Chen's Practice 2

    1111 Highway 6 Ste 196

    Sugar Land, TX 77478

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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 1841309341.

    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. Chris Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Cardiologist near Sugar Land, TX.

    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. Chris Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Oakbend 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

    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 Chris Chen accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Chris Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (281) 313-0288 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chris Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (281) 313-0288 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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