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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chao, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Alhambra, CA?
Dr. Priscilla Chao, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alhambra, 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, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chao’s office at (626) 570-1606.
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chao treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Which procedures does Dr. Chao perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Priscilla Chao may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chao's office.
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 570-1606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in Alhambra, CA?
Dr. Chao in Alhambra, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Blount County Government
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
Dr. Priscilla Chao's Primary Practice
100 S Raymond Ave
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 570-1606
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 1487186425.
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. Priscilla Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Alhambra, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Chao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Priscilla Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chao is affiliated with Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (Pasadena, CA), Los Angeles General Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Priscilla Chao accepting new patients in Alhambra, CA?
Yes, Dr. Priscilla Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Priscilla Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (626) 570-1606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Priscilla Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (626) 570-1606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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