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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwai Ben, Cardiologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Kwai Ben is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwai Ben’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwai Ben’s office at (408) 972-3000.
Is Dr. Kwai Ben board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kwai Ben speak?
Dr. Kwai Ben and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kwai Ben typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kwai Ben 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. Kwai Ben. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kwai Ben typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben 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
Please contact Dr. Kwai Ben's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwai Ben accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwai Ben accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwai Ben accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Kwai Ben in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Samaritan Health Services
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kwai Ben's office located?
Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben's Primary Practice
260 International Cir
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 972-3000
What is Dr. Kwai Ben's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwai Ben's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437235942.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwai Ben?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwai Ben
What is Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben's specialty?
Dr. Kwai Ben is a Cardiologist near San Jose, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwai Ben is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Valerie Kwai Ben accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwai Ben's office at (408) 972-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Kwai Ben?
Please contact Dr. Kwai Ben's office at (408) 972-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben have?
Dr. Valerie Kwai Ben is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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