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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Radiation Oncologist in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Peter Chen, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. 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 (949) 764-5528.
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 Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Removal of Tongs or Halo Device
- Halo vest removal
- Cervical tongs removal
- Head immobilization device removal
CPT Codes:
- 20665: Removal of tongs or halo applied by another individual
Also known as:
- Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
- Internal Radiation Apparatus
- Vaginal Radiation Delivery
- Uterine Tandem Placement
- Vaginal Ovoids Insertion
- Internal Radiation Therapy Device
CPT Codes:
- 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
- 57155: Insertion of uterine tandem and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 764-5528 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Newport Beach, CA?
Dr. Chen in Newport Beach, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
USAA
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
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 1720031800.
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. Peter Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Radiation Oncologist near Newport Beach, CA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Peter Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Peter Chen accepting new patients in Newport Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (949) 764-5528 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (949) 764-5528 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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