Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chai, Gastroenterologist in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Krisna Chai, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Santa Clara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chai’s office at (408) 851-1000.
Is Dr. Chai board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Krisna Chai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chai speak?
Dr. Chai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chai treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chai 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. Chai. 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:
- Other Cancer Screening
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- General Cancer Screening
- Unspecified Cancer Check
- Screening for Rare Cancers
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1289: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
What procedures does Dr. Chai perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chai 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. Chai. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Chai accept my insurance?
Dr. Chai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 851-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chai accept in Santa Clara, CA?
Dr. Chai in Santa Clara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Chai's office located?
Dr. Krisna Chai's Primary Practice
710 Lawrence Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 851-1000
What is Dr. Chai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013007202.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chai
What is Dr. Krisna Chai's specialty?
Dr. Chai is a Gastroenterologist near Santa Clara, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Chai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krisna Chai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chai is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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 Gastroenterologist?
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Is Krisna Chai accepting new patients in Santa Clara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Krisna Chai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krisna Chai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (408) 851-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krisna Chai?
Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (408) 851-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Krisna Chai have?
Dr. Krisna Chai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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