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Dr. I-Hong Chen, MD

Fountain Valley, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Internist in Fountain Valley, CA?

    Dr. I-Hong Chen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (657) 241-9090.

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

      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 Internist, 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:

      • 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:

      • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
      • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
      • Diabetes Complicationss
      • Diabetes Type 2
      • Type 2 diabetes
      • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
      • PAD from Diabetes
      • Circulation Problems from Diabetes
      • Diabetic Vascular Complications
      • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
      • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
      • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
      • Diabetes Related Health Problems
      • Advanced Diabetes

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
      • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
      • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z23: Encounter for immunization

      Also known as:

      • General Counseling Services
      • Personal Counseling
      • Life Coaching
      • Support Services

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z7189: Other specified counseling

      Also known as:

      • High Cholesterol
      • Cholesterol
      • Triglycerides
      • Hyperlipidemia
      • High lipids
      • Dyslipidemia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

      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:

      • 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:

      • Prediabetes
      • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
      • Borderline diabetes
      • Insulin resistance
      • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R7303: Prediabetes

      Also known as:

      • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
      • Heart Disease
      • Lung Disease
      • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
      • Unusual heart and breathing signs
      • Circulatory-respiratory issues

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

      Also known as:

      • Low Back Pain
      • Back Pain
      • Lumbago
      • Lower Back Ache
      • Chronic Low Back Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M5459: Other low back pain

      Also known as:

      • Pain in Right Knee
      • Knee Injuries and Disorder
      • Pain
      • Right Knee Ache
      • Right Knee Discomfort
      • Sore Right Knee

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M25561: Pain in right knee

      Also known as:

      • Depression Screening
      • Depression
      • Health Screening
      • Depression Test
      • Mental Health Check for Depression
      • Mood Disorder Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

      Also known as:

      • Colon Cancer Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
      • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening
      • Colonoscopy Screening
      • Bowel Cancer Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

      Also known as:

      • Right Shoulder Pain
      • Pain
      • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
      • Sore Right Shoulder
      • Right Shoulder Ache
      • Right Shoulder Discomfort

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

      Also known as:

      • Neck Pain
      • Neck Injuries and Disorder
      • Cervical Pain
      • Sore Neck
      • Neck Ache

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M542: Cervicalgia

      Also known as:

      • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
      • Blood
      • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
      • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
      • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Cough
      • Cough
      • Persistent cough
      • Long-lasting cough
      • Ongoing cough

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R053: Chronic cough

      Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Internist?

      As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. I-Hong 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 (657) 241-9090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Fountain Valley, CA?

      Dr. Chen in Fountain Valley, 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

      • CalOptima

      • Centene

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • Scan Health Plan

      • State of Tennessee

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

      Dr. I-Hong Chen's Primary Practice

      18035 Brookhurst St Ste 2100

      Fountain Valley, CA 92708

      (657) 241-9090

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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 1104822535.

      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. I-Hong Chen's specialty?

      Dr. Chen is a Internist near Fountain Valley, 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. Chen to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. I-Hong Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 I-Hong Chen accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?

      Yes, Dr. I-Hong Chen is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. I-Hong Chen offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (657) 241-9090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with I-Hong Chen?

      Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (657) 241-9090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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