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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tsai, Hospitalist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Tsai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tsai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsai’s office at (510) 204-4444.
What languages does Dr. Tsai speak?
Dr. Tsai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tsai typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tsai typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Tsai may include:
Please contact Dr. Tsai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tsai accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Tsai in Berkeley, 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
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tsai's office located?
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 1841533502.
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. Benjamin Tsai's specialty?
Dr. Tsai is a Hospitalist near Berkeley, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Tsai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tsai is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Tsai accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Tsai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Tsai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (510) 204-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Tsai?
Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (510) 204-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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