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Who is Dr. Chao, Neurologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Steven Chao, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chao’s office at (650) 725-6688.
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chao treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Which procedures does Dr. Chao perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Steven Chao may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chao's office.
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 725-6688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Chao in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1770625667.
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 Neurologist near Palo Alto, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Chao to book an appointment today.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: Palo Alto Va Medical Center. 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
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Is Steven Chao accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
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 (650) 725-6688 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 (650) 725-6688 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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