15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tsao, Family Medicine Specialist in Alameda, CA?
Dr. Lilian Tsao, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alameda, CA. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tsao graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Tsao is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsao’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsao’s office at (510) 521-2300.
Where did Dr. Tsao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tsao board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lilian Tsao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tsao speak?
Dr. Tsao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tsao treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tsao 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. Tsao. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Tsao perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lilian Tsao may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tsao's office.
Does Dr. Tsao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 521-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsao accept in Alameda, CA?
Dr. Tsao in Alameda, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tsao's office located?
Dr. Lilian Tsao's Primary Practice
2433 Central Ave Ste A
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2300
What is Dr. Tsao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437369147.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsao
What is Dr. Lilian Tsao's specialty?
Dr. Tsao is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alameda, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Tsao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lilian Tsao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tsao is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Lilian Tsao accepting new patients in Alameda, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lilian Tsao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lilian Tsao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsao's office at (510) 521-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lilian Tsao?
Please contact Dr. Tsao's office at (510) 521-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lilian Tsao have?
Dr. Lilian Tsao is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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