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Who is Dr. Chen, Transplant Surgeon in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Brian Chen, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is not 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 (610) 402-8506.
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 Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Hepatitis Exposure
- Hepatitis
- Viral Hepatitis contact
- Suspected Hepatitis infection
- Hepatitis virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z205: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Also known as:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-8506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Chen in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Brian Chen's Primary Practice
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 210
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-8506
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 1972035194.
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. Brian Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Transplant Surgeon near Allentown, PA.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Brian Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital 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 Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Brian Chen accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
No, Dr. Brian Chen is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (610) 402-8506 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (610) 402-8506 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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