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Who is Dr. Tsao, Cardiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Connie Tsao, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tsao graduated from RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA and completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center. Dr. Tsao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsao’s office.
Where did Dr. Tsao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Med Center
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN SCH OF MED AT UNIV OF PA
What languages does Dr. Tsao speak?
Dr. Tsao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Tsao treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tsao 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. Tsao. 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:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Tsao perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Connie Tsao may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tsao's office.
Does Dr. Tsao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsao accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Tsao in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
Molina
Network Health
Other TPA
Point32Health
Tufts Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Tsao's office located?
What is Dr. Tsao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073602553.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsao
What is Dr. Connie Tsao's specialty?
Dr. Tsao is a Cardiologist near Boston, MA. 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. Contact Dr. Tsao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Connie Tsao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tsao is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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
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Is Connie Tsao accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Connie Tsao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Connie Tsao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsao's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Connie Tsao?
Please contact Dr. Tsao's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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