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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Ramon, CA?
Dr. Peter Chen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Ramon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, 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 (707) 423-3735.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As an Emergency 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Chen may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Chen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 423-3735 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in San Ramon, CA?
Dr. Chen in San Ramon, 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
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Peter Chen's Primary Practice
6001 Norris Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583
(707) 423-3735
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 1558510248.
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. Peter Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Ramon, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Peter Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Eden Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Peter Chen accepting new patients in San Ramon, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (707) 423-3735 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (707) 423-3735 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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