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Dr. Yijia Chen, MD

Hospitalist

Sugar Land, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Hospitalist in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Yijia Chen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (281) 252-9993.

    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 Hospitalist like Dr. Chen typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chen typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Yijia 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 (281) 252-9993 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Integranet Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Yijia Chen's Primary Practice

    1325 Highway 6

    Sugar Land, TX 77478

    (281) 252-9993

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    Dr. Yijia Chen's Practice 2

    6565 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

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    Dr. Yijia Chen's Practice 3

    2121 Business Center Dr

    Pearland, TX 77584

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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 1568662815.

    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. Yijia Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Hospitalist near Sugar Land, TX.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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. Yijia Chen accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Yijia Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (281) 252-9993 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (281) 252-9993 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Chen's offices are located in Sugar Land, TX, Houston, TX, and Pearland, TX.