HC
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Radiation Oncologist in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Helen Chen, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in South Pasadena, CA. She has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (626) 396-2900.
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 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- 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, procedures performed by Dr. Helen Chen may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Chen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 396-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Chen in South Pasadena, 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
DaVita Medical Group
H & R Block
Heritage Health
Medicare
Not Specified
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Helen Chen's Primary Practice
209 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 396-2900
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 1578546388.
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. Helen Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Radiation Oncologist near South Pasadena, 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. Helen Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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
When to see a Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Radiation Oncologist. Explore 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 Helen Chen accepting new patients in South Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Helen Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (626) 396-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (626) 396-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Radiation Oncologist Near South Pasadena, CA
TB
Radiation Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Tanuja Bhandari, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified.
Orange, CA
AS
Radiation Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Amanda Schwer, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Newport Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Newport Beach, CA
SD
Radiation Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Savita Dandapani, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 1 additional practice location.
Duarte, CA