Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zhao, Internist in San Jose, CA?
Is Dr. Zhao board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Zhao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zhao speak?
Dr. Zhao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Zhao typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zhao 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. Zhao. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zhao typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Zhao may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Zhao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zhao accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zhao accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Zhao in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zhao's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Zhao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zhao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zhao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427184811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zhao
What is Dr. Susan Zhao's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.