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Dr. Pei Chen, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Chen, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Pei Chen, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chen completed her residency at Grant Hosp Of Chicago, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (415) 353-4900.

    Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Grant Hosp Of Chicago, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: China Med College Taiwan

    Is Dr. Chen board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Pei Chen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    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 Dr. Chen treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
    • Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region

    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:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pei Chen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chen's office.

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Chen in San Francisco, 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

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Pei Chen's Primary Practice

    3575 Geary Blvd Fl First

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 353-4900

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    Dr. Pei Chen's Practice 2

    1500 Owens St

    San Francisco, CA 94158

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    Dr. Pei Chen's Practice 3

    400 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    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 1295054948.

    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. Pei Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pei Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Chen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: San Francisco 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Pei Chen accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Pei Chen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pei Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 353-4900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pei Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 353-4900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pei Chen have?

    Dr. Pei Chen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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