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Who is Dr. Tsou, Hospitalist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Christine Tsou, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tsou completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tsou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsou’s office at (408) 972-7000.
Where did Dr. Tsou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington Center / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tsou board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Tsou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tsou speak?
Dr. Tsou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Tsou treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Tsou 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. Tsou. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tsou perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Tsou may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tsou's office.
Does Dr. Tsou accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsou accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Tsou in San Jose, 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
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Plan of Washington
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Tsou's office located?
Dr. Christine Tsou's Primary Practice
260 International Cir
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 972-7000
What is Dr. Tsou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740366277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsou
What is Dr. Christine Tsou's specialty?
Dr. Tsou is a Hospitalist near San Jose, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Tsou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Tsou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tsou is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - San Jose 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Christine Tsou accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Tsou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Tsou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsou's office at (408) 972-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Tsou?
Please contact Dr. Tsou's office at (408) 972-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Tsou have?
Dr. Christine Tsou is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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