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Dr. Theodore Chow, MD

Dr. Theodore Chow, MD

San Jose, CA

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. 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 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 as a 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 a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Chow typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, 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
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Chow typically perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Chow performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Insertion of Pacemaker or Defibrillator Lead
    • Transvenous Electrode Placement
    • Pacemaker Lead Implant
    • Defibrillator Wire Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 33216: Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator

    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 Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • 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

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    Dr. Theodore Chow's Practice 2

    515 South Dr Ste 23

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    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.

    What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?

    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.

    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

    When to see a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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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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