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 with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Chow-Kwan typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chow-Kwan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Chow-Kwan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Medicare
State of California
Sunrise Community Health
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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 hospitals are Dr. Chow-Kwan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chow-Kwan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chow-Kwan's NPI number?A 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 an Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chow-Kwan is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
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Is Dr. 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 Dr. Mei Chow-Kwan?
Please contact Dr. Chow-Kwan's office at (925) 947-0417 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Chow-Kwan's office located?
Dr. Chow-Kwan's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA and Oakland, CA.
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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