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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Critical Care Internist in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Elton Chen, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (281) 274-8050.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elton Chen may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 (281) 274-8050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Chen in Sugar Land, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Elton Chen's Primary Practice
16605 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 274-8050
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 1215226303.
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. Elton Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Critical Care Internist near Sugar Land, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elton Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Elton Chen accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?
Yes, Dr. Elton Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elton Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (281) 274-8050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elton Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (281) 274-8050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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