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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Dermatologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
With years of clinical experience, Dr. Cynthia Lea Chen MD, a Dermatologist in Walnut Creek, CA, specializes in injection for patients with scars, offering focused clinical care. She is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, a top-ranked hospital in Oakland, and maintains practices in Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, and Oakland. Patients often seek Dr. Chen for conditions such as scars, growths of unknown type, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Her clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions, including warts, psoriasis, and hair loss. Dr. Chen's procedural skills include injection, skin lesion removal, and skin biopsy, which she uses to address her patients' specific needs and restore skin health. As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Chen brings a high level of expertise to her practice. She is fluent in Chinese and accepts new patients, with insurance coverage including major carriers like Kaiser Permanente and Medicare. Dr. Chen is a trusted healthcare resource for the communities she serves in Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, and Oakland, providing comprehensive and patient-centered care to those in need.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Dermatologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Dermatologist, 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:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa
- Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Also known as:
- Wart
- Warts
- Skin growth
- Common wart
- Verruca
ICD-10 Codes:
- B079: Viral wart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alopecia Areata
- Hair Loss
- Alopecia areata
- Patchy hair loss
- Autoimmune hair loss
- Spot baldness
ICD-10 Codes:
- L639: Alopecia areata, unspecified
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Excessive Sweating
- Sweat
- Hyperhidrosis
- Focal hyperhidrosis
- Unspecified sweating
ICD-10 Codes:
- L74519: Primary focal hyperhidrosis, unspecified
What procedures does a Dermatologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Dermatologist, 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:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Chen in Walnut Creek, 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
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
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 1043465545.
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. Cynthia Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Dermatologist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does a Dermatologist do?
Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies.
Is this Dr. Cynthia Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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
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Is Cynthia Chen accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cynthia Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 353-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 353-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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