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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Retina Specialist in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Rachel Chen, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (703) 564-4300.
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 Dr. Chen treat?
As a Retina Specialist, 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:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye gel sticking to the macula
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- VMA
- Macular adhesion
- Vitreous traction
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H43823: Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateral
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- Macular Pucker
- Other Retinal Disorder
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Disorder
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Various Retinal Conditions
- Uncommon Retinal Diseases
- Miscellaneous Retinal Problems
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Bleeding in the Retina
- Eye Bleed
- Retinal Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35411: Lattice degeneration of retina, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H3589: Other specified retinal disorders
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35412: Lattice degeneration of retina, left eye
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H3561: Retinal hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
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:
- Benign Choroid Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Non-cancerous choroid growth
- Benign choroidal neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid
Also known as:
- Vitreomacular Adhesion
- Eye Disease
- VMA
- Macular Adhesion
- Vitreous Pull on Macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43821: Vitreomacular adhesion, right eye
Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachel Chen may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chen's office.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 564-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Chen in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Rachel Chen's Primary Practice
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 564-4300
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 1558740605.
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. Rachel Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Retina Specialist near Fairfax, VA. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is Rachel Chen accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (703) 564-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (703) 564-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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