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Dr. Fausan Tsai, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tsai, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Fausan Tsai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tsai graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine. Dr. Tsai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsai’s office at (925) 295-4000.

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

    • Medical School: University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine

    Is Dr. Tsai board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Fausan Tsai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tsai speak?

    Dr. Tsai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tsai treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai. 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
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Tsai perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Fausan Tsai may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tsai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tsai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 295-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tsai accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Tsai in Walnut Creek, 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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tsai's office located?

    Dr. Fausan Tsai's Primary Practice

    1425 S Main St

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 295-4000

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    Dr. Fausan Tsai's Practice 2

    901 Nevin Ave

    Richmond, CA 94801

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    Dr. Fausan Tsai's Practice 3

    1515 Newell Ave

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 295-4000

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    What is Dr. Tsai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285708123.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsai?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsai

    What is Dr. Fausan Tsai's specialty?

    Dr. Tsai is a Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Tsai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fausan Tsai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tsai is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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

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    Is Fausan Tsai accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Fausan Tsai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fausan Tsai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (925) 295-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fausan Tsai?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (925) 295-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Fausan Tsai have?

    Dr. Fausan Tsai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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