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Dr. David Chen, MD

Berkeley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. David Chen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chen graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (510) 204-4444.

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

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    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 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.

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Asthma
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Brief Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Short-term psychosis
    • Acute psychosis
    • Temporary mental break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F23: Brief psychotic disorder

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

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. David 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 (510) 204-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Chen in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. David Chen's Primary Practice

    2450 Ashby Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94705

    (510) 204-4444

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    Dr. David Chen's Practice 2

    2001 Dwight Way Rm 1363

    Berkeley, CA 94704

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    Dr. David Chen's Practice 3

    350 Hawthorne Ave

    Oakland, CA 94609

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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 1306160759.

    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. David Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Berkeley, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is David Chen accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?

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

    Does Dr. David Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (510) 204-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (510) 204-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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