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18 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Theodore Chen, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Chen completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (323) 783-6151.
Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Otolaryngology; Stanford Univ Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- Respiratory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
- Lung surgery aftercare
- Breathing system recovery
- Respiratory post-op care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
- Z48813: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system
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:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
What procedures does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Chen 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. 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:
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nose Job with Septum Repair
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Primary Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Nasal Reshaping
- Cosmetic Nose Surgery
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-6151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Chen in Los Angeles, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Seaside Health Plan
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Theodore Chen's Primary Practice
4900 W Sunset Blvd Fl 6
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 783-6151
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 1710187802.
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. Theodore Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon do?
A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.
Is this Dr. Theodore Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center 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
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Is Theodore Chen accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theodore Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (323) 783-6151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theodore Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (323) 783-6151 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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