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Dr. Ryan Chao, MD
Pleasanton, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chao, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Ryan Chao, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chao’s office at (925) 734-3376.
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Chao typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Other Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchial Disorder
- Other Bronchial Tube Diseases
- Miscellaneous Airway Disorders
- Unspecified Bronchial Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9809: Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Chao typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 734-3376 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Chao in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
Dr. Ryan Chao's Primary Practice
5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 734-3376
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235471608.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chao
What is Dr. Ryan Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Pleasanton, CA.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. Ryan Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chao is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Eden Medical Center, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Ryan Chao accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (925) 734-3376 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (925) 734-3376 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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