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Dr. Christopher Chen, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Medical Oncologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Chen, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chen graduated from Washington University of Health and Sciences. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (650) 498-6000.

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

    • Medical School: Washington University of Health and Sciences

    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 Medical Oncologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    Also known as:

    • Clinical Research Control Examination
    • Clinical Trials
    • Research Study Checkup
    • Clinical Trial Participant Exam
    • Control Group Medical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Chen in Stanford, 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

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Chen's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 498-6000

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    Dr. Christopher Chen's Practice 2

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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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 1467865527.

    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. Christopher Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Medical Oncologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does a Medical Oncologist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Providence St. Patrick Hospital , Clovis Community Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer 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 a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Medical Oncologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christopher Chen accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 498-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 498-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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