26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chow, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Theodore Chow, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chow graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Mass Gen Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chow is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chow’s office at (408) 240-5960.
Where did Dr. Chow go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Mass Gen Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chow board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Chow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chow speak?
Dr. Chow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Chow treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Chow 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. 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:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Which procedures does Dr. Chow perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Theodore Chow may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chow's office.
Does Dr. Chow accept my insurance?
Dr. Chow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 240-5960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chow accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Chow in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Chow's office located?
Dr. Theodore Chow's Primary Practice
175 N Jackson Ave Ste 111
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 240-5960
Dr. Theodore Chow's Practice 2
515 South Dr Ste 23
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 961-7021
What is Dr. Chow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104803048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chow
What is Dr. Theodore Chow's specialty?
Dr. Chow is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near San Jose, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Chow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Theodore Chow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chow is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Theodore Chow accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Chow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theodore Chow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (408) 240-5960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theodore Chow?
Please contact Dr. Chow's office at (408) 240-5960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Theodore Chow have?
Dr. Theodore Chow is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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