CW
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Woods, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Christopher Woods, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Woods is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woods’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woods’s office at (650) 652-8600.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Woods?
Dr. Christopher Woods, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Woods empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Woods is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Woods speak?
Dr. Woods and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Woods treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Complete Heart Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Rapid Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
What procedures does Dr. Woods perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods. 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:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Woods accept my insurance?
Dr. Woods accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 652-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Woods accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Woods in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Woods' office located?
Dr. Christopher Woods' Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 652-8600
Dr. Christopher Woods' Practice 3
1501 Trousdale Dr Fl 2
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 652-8600
What is Dr. Woods's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Woods's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740460088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woods?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Woods
What is Dr. Christopher Woods's specialty?
Dr. Woods is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Palo Alto, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Woods to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Woods affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Woods is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist with 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 Christopher Woods accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Woods is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Woods offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Woods's office at (650) 652-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Woods?
Please contact Dr. Woods's office at (650) 652-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist Near Palo Alto, CA
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Girish Narayan, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Palo Alto, CA
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Sung Chun, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified.
Palo Alto, CA
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Shaun Cho, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Palo Alto, CA