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Dr. Leway Chen, MD

Dr. Leway Chen, MD

Rochester, NY

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Cardiologist in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Leway Chen, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chen graduated from U Missouri Sch Med-Kansas City and completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (585) 273-3760.

    Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Framingham Heart Study | University of Washington Medical Center, Craniofacial Surgery

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Hospital | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | U Missouri Sch Med-Kansas City | University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Chen board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Leway Chen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chen speak?

    Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?

    As a Cardiologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
    • Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Assist Device
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Ventricular assist device (VAD)
    • Artificial heart pump
    • Cardiac support device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Post-heart transplant care
    • Heart transplant follow-up
    • Cardiac transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leway Chen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chen's office.

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 273-3760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Chen in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthNow New York

    • Independent Health

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Leway Chen's Primary Practice

    601 Elmwood Ave

    Rochester, NY 14642

    (585) 273-3760

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    Dr. Leway Chen's Practice 2

    999 E Ridge Rd Ste 1000

    Rochester, NY 14621

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    Dr. Leway Chen's Practice 3

    111 Clara Barton St

    Dansville, NY 14437

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    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 1851333611.

    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. Leway Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Cardiologist near Rochester, NY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist 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 Leway Chen accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Leway Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (585) 273-3760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leway Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (585) 273-3760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leway Chen have?

    Dr. Leway Chen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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