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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Chen, Cardiologist in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Alexander Chen, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (650) 299-2000.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Lifestyle-Related Health Problems
- Unhealthy lifestyle issues
- Behavioral health concerns
- Wellness challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7289: Other problems related to lifestyle
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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
Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Chen 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
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 (650) 299-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Chen in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
San Francisco Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Alexander Chen's Primary Practice
1190 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 299-2000
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 1538248281.
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. Alexander Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Cardiologist near Redwood City, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander 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: Redwood City 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 Alexander Chen accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 299-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 299-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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