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Dr. Constance Chen, MD

Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Surgeon

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Constance Chen, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (415) 476-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Chen speak?

    Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Urine Cell Test
    • Urinalysis
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine cytology
    • Abnormal urine histology
    • Cells in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8289: Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine

    Also known as:

    • Anal Dysplasia
    • Anal Disorder
    • Abnormal anal cells
    • Precancerous anal changes
    • Anal epithelial dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6282: Dysplasia of anus

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Constance Chen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Chen in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Constance Chen's Primary Practice

    1600 Divisadero St # 302

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 476-1000

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    Dr. Constance Chen's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?A 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 1245765502.

    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. Constance Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?

    A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.

    Is Dr. Constance Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital 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

    When to see an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Constance Chen accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Constance Chen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Constance Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 476-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Constance Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (415) 476-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Chen's office is located in San Francisco, CA.