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Who is Dr. Chen, Nephrologist in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. Randolph Chen, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chen completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Nephrology. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, 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 (650) 596-7000.
Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Nephrology
Is Dr. Chen board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Randolph Chen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Chen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 596-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. Chen in Burlingame, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Randolph Chen's Primary Practice
1750 El Camino Real Ste 15
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 596-7000
Ratings & Reviews
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Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Patients give Dr. Randolph Chen a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Chen has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Chen, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat 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 1962502872.
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. Randolph Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Nephrologist near Burlingame, CA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Randolph Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Roseville 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
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Is Randolph Chen accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?
Yes, Dr. Randolph Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Randolph Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 596-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Randolph Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 596-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Randolph Chen have?
Dr. Randolph Chen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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