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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chin, Radiation Oncologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Alexander Chin, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chin’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. Chin’s office at (650) 498-6000.
What languages does Dr. Chin speak?
Dr. Chin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chin treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Chin 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. Chin. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Left Lung
- Cancer Spread to Right Lung
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Pulmonary cancer
- Metastatic Cancer in Left Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Left Lung
- Left Lung Metastasis
- Metastatic Cancer in Right Lung
- Secondary Tumor in Right Lung
- Right Lung Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C7802: Secondary malignant neoplasm of left lung
- C7801: Secondary malignant neoplasm of right lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to other organs
- Cancer metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Thymus Cancer
- Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Thymoma
- Thymic Carcinoma
- Malignant Thymus Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C37: Malignant neoplasm of thymus
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Retroperitoneal Tumor
- Malignant Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
- Abdominal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C480: Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Chin perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Chin may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chin's office.
Does Dr. Chin accept my insurance?
Dr. Chin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chin accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Chin in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chin's office located?
Dr. Alexander Chin's Primary Practice
875 Blake Wilbur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 498-6000
What is Dr. Chin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518385251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chin
What is Dr. Alexander Chin's specialty?
Dr. Chin is a Radiation Oncologist near Palo Alto, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Chin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Chin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chin is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Alexander Chin accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Chin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Chin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chin's office at (650) 498-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Chin?
Please contact Dr. Chin's office at (650) 498-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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