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Who is Dr. Chou, Hospitalist in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Chou, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office at (909) 793-3311.
What languages does Dr. Chou speak?
Dr. Chou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chou treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Cholera
- Asiatic cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- Vibrio cholerae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Which procedures does Dr. Chou perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Chou may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chou's office.
Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?
Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 793-3311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Chou in Sherman Oaks, 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
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Chou's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Chou's Primary Practice
4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 308
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(909) 793-3311
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 1487001590.
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. Benjamin Chou's specialty?
Dr. Chou is a Hospitalist near Sherman Oaks, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Chou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Chou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chou is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: West Anaheim Medical Center, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, Prime Healthcare - St. Francis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Benjamin Chou accepting new patients in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Chou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Chou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (909) 793-3311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Chou?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (909) 793-3311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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