28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Urogynecologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Bertha Chen, MD is an Urogynecologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Chen graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (650) 498-5391.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chen?
Dr. Bertha Chen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urogynecologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Incontinence-Urinary, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Uterine Fibroids, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Chen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Stanford University Hospital | Stanford University Program
Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chen board certified as an Urogynecologist?
Yes, Dr. Bertha Chen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?
As an Urogynecologist, 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:
- Mixed Urinary Incontinence
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Combined incontinence
- Stress and urge incontinence
- Dual incontinence
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3946: Mixed incontinence
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
- Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Rectal Prolapse into Vagina
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Partial uterine prolapse
- Incomplete uterine descent
- Uterovaginal prolapse
- Fallen rectum
- Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
- Rectocele
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
- Dropped uterus and vagina
ICD-10 Codes:
- N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
- N816: Rectocele
- N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
- Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy
- Cystocele
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Hysterectomy
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Cervix Disorder
- Vaginal Vault Prolapse
- Post-Hysterectomy Prolapse
- Dropped Vagina After Hysterectomy
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
- Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N993: Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
- N8111: Cystocele, midline
- N813: Complete uterovaginal prolapse
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
- Urinary urgency
- Urgent need to pee
- Overactive bladder symptom
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
- R3915: Urgency of urination
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Device Fitting
- Prosthetic Adjustment
- Orthotic Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
What procedures does Dr. Chen perform?
As an Urogynecologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
- Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
- Urodynamic Study
- Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique
Also known as:
- Bladder Injection for Overactivity
- Bladder Chemodenervation
- Botox for Bladder
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
- Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
- 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Pessary Insertion
- Vaginal Pessary Placement
- Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device
CPT Codes:
- 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
- Vaginal Colpopexy
- Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
- Pelvic Floor Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
- 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Vault Suspension Surgery
- Colpopexy
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
- Sacrospinous Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 57282: Colpopexy, vaginal; extra-peritoneal approach (sacrospinous, iliococcygeus)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Vaginal Closure Surgery (Colpocleisis)
- Le Fort Colpocleisis
- Vaginal Obliteration
- Vaginal Prolapse Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57120: Colpocleisis (Le Fort type)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Through Vagina
- Vaginal Uterectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58260: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
Also known as:
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- PTNS
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Tibial Neuromodulation
- Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation
CPT Codes:
- 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-5391 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
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Biomechanical Properties
JOURL OF UROLOGY, 2012
Robot-Assisted Versus Open Sacrocolpopexy: A Cost-Minimization Alysis
JOURL OF UROLOGY, 2012
Identification of protein marker
JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYECOLOGY RESEARCH, 2012
Alterations in Connective Tissue Metabolism in Stress Incontinence and Prolapse
JOURL OF UROLOGY, 2011
Visualization of pelvic floor reflex and voluntary contractions.
Studies in health technology and informatics, 2011
Expression of Apoptotic Factors in Vagil Tissues From Women With Urogenital Prolapse
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYMICS, 2011
Preputial Epidermoid Cyst: An Atypical Case of Acquired Pseudoclitoromegaly
JOURL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE, 2010
Radiofrequency Treatment of Vagil Laxity after Vagil Delivery: Nonsurgical Vagil Tightening
JOURL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE, 2010
Transforming growth interacting factor expression in leiomyoma compared with myometrium
FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 2010
Is lysyl oxidase-like protein-1, alpha-1 antitrypsin
INTERTIOL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURL, 2009
Retained Products of Conception Spectrum of Color Doppler Findings
JOURL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, 2009
Relaxin increases elastase activity
FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 2009
Emergency Gynecologic Imaging
SEMIRS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI, 2008
Effect of relaxin on TGF
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, 2008
Is alpha 2-macroglobulin important in female stress uriry incontinence?
HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 2008
Expression of CD9 in frozen-thawed mouse oocytes: prelimiry experience
FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 2007
Differences in mR and protein expression of small proteoglycans in vagil wall tissue from women
HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 2007
Increased expression of latent TGF-beta binding protein-1
Molecular human reproduction, 2007
Acupuncture for postmenopausal hot flashes
MATURITAS, 2007
The role of neutrophil elastase
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYMICS, 2007
Severe vagil pain caused by a neuroma in the rectovagil septum after posterior colporrhaphy
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2006
A randomized controlled pilot study of acupuncture for postmenopausal hot flashes
FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 2006
Do extracellular matrix protein expressions change with cyclic reproductive hormones
HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 2006
Female uriry incontinence in Chi: experiences and perspectives.
Health care for women intertiol, 2006
Metastatic mantle cell lymphoma presenting as a vagil mass - A case report
GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSTETRIC INVESTIGATION, 2006
Microarray alysis of differentially expressed genes
HUMAN REPRODUCTION, 2006
Elastin metabolism in pelvic tissues: Is it modulated by reproductive hormones?
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2005
Elastolytic activity in women with stress uriry incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYMICS, 2004
Bench to bedside: clinical opportunities for microarray alysis
FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 2003
Distinctive proliferative phase differences in gene expression in human myometrium and leiomyomata
FERTILITY AND STERILITY, 2003
Menstrual phase-dependent gene expression differences in periurethral vagil tissue from women with
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2003
Differences in estrogen modulation of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteise-1
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2003
Abdomil myomectomy versus uterine fibroid embolization
AMERICAN JOURL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 2003
Collagen metabolism and turnover in women with stress uriry incontience and pelvic prolapse
INTERTIOL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURL, 2002
Virtual endoscopy using perspective volume-rendered three-dimensiol sonographic Data
AMERICAN JOURL OF ROENTGENOLOGY, 1999
Dysfunctiol uterine bleeding
WESTERN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 1998
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 1023151115.
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. Bertha Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Urogynecologist near Stanford, CA. A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician trained in either Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology, prepared to offer consultation and comprehensive management for women dealing with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This comprehensive management includes the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the total care of patients with these conditions and the complications that may arise from them. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bertha Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bertha Chen accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bertha Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bertha Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 498-5391 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bertha Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 498-5391 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bertha Chen have?
Dr. Bertha Chen is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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