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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Chao, Critical Care Internist in West Islip, NY?
Dr. Steven Chao, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in West Islip, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Chao graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Chao is fluent in English and Burmese, 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 (631) 376-4000.
Where did Dr. Chao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chao typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chao typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Chao may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 (631) 376-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in West Islip, NY?
Dr. Chao in West Islip, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?An 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 1861434706.
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. Steven Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Critical Care Internist near West Islip, NY.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Steven Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Queens. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Steven Chao accepting new patients in West Islip, NY?
Yes, Dr. Steven Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (631) 376-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (631) 376-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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