Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Neurosurgeon in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Joseph Chen, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (323) 783-4011.
Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesions
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife
- Brain Radiation Therapy
- Particle Beam Therapy
- Cranial Lesion Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
- 61797: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Headframe Placement
- Radiosurgery Headframe
- Stereotactic Frame Application
- Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Chen in Visalia, 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
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Joseph Chen's Primary Practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(323) 783-4011
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 1841362183.
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. Joseph Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Neurosurgeon near Visalia, CA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Joseph Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Joseph Chen accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (323) 783-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (323) 783-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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