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Dr. Christina Chou, MD

Oakland, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chou, Gastroenterologist in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Christina Chou, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chou is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office at (415) 600-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Chou speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Chou typically treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chou 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. Chou. 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:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Chou typically perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chou 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. Chou. 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:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Chou in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chou's office located?

    Dr. Christina Chou's Primary Practice

    1411 E 31st St

    Oakland, CA 94602

    (415) 600-1000

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    Dr. Christina Chou's Practice 2

    664 Southland Mall

    Hayward, CA 94545

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    Dr. Christina Chou's Practice 3

    1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 3

    San Francisco, CA 94109

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    What is Dr. Chou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164749628.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chou?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chou

    What is Dr. Christina Chou's specialty?

    Dr. Chou is a Gastroenterologist near Oakland, CA.

    What does a Gastroenterologist do?

    An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.

    Is this Dr. Christina Chou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chou is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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

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    Is Christina Chou accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Chou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Chou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (415) 600-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christina Chou?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (415) 600-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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