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Dr. Julie Chen, MD

Palo Alto, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Julie Chen, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Chen graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (650) 497-8000.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Stanford University Hospital | Stanford University Program

    • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Chen board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Julie Chen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Chen speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chen typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chen typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Julie Chen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Chen in Palo Alto, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • North East Medical Services

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Julie Chen's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Julie Chen's Practice 2

    842 Altos Oaks Dr

    Los Altos, CA 94024

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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 1760525885.

    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. Julie Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Julie 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Julie Chen accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Julie Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Julie Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Julie Chen have?

    Dr. Julie Chen is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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