33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chow-Kwan, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chow-Kwan graduated from The University of Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Dr. Chow-Kwan is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chow-Kwan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chow-Kwan’s office at (925) 947-0417.
Where did Dr. Chow-Kwan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Medical School: The University of Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Chow-Kwan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chow-Kwan speak?
Dr. Chow-Kwan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Chow-Kwan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Chow-Kwan 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. Chow-Kwan. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Which procedures does Dr. Chow-Kwan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chow-Kwan's office.
Does Dr. Chow-Kwan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chow-Kwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 947-0417 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chow-Kwan accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Chow-Kwan in Walnut Creek, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chow-Kwan's office located?
Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan's Primary Practice
2621 Shadelands Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-0417
What is Dr. Chow-Kwan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chow-Kwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689619330.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chow-Kwan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chow-Kwan
What is Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan's specialty?
Dr. Chow-Kwan is a Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Chow-Kwan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chow-Kwan is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Mei Chow-Kwan accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chow-Kwan's office at (925) 947-0417 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mei Chow-Kwan?
Please contact Dr. Chow-Kwan's office at (925) 947-0417 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan have?
Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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