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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chien, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in French Camp, CA?
Dr. Walter Chien, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in French Camp, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Chien graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chien is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chien’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chien’s office at (209) 529-0758.
Where did Dr. Chien go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Chien board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Walter Chien, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chien speak?
Dr. Chien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Chien treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Chien 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. Chien. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Flutter
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Chien perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Chien 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. Chien's office.
Does Dr. Chien accept my insurance?
Dr. Chien accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 529-0758 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chien accept in French Camp, CA?
Dr. Chien in French Camp, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other PACE
All Other Third Party
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Mohawk Industries
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chien's office located?
Dr. Walter Chien's Primary Practice
500 W Hospital Rd
French Camp, CA 95231
(209) 529-0758
What is Dr. Chien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386615631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chien?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chien
What is Dr. Walter Chien's specialty?
Dr. Chien is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near French Camp, 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. Chien to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Walter Chien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chien 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Walter Chien accepting new patients in French Camp, CA?
Yes, Dr. Walter Chien is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Chien offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chien's office at (209) 529-0758 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Chien?
Please contact Dr. Chien's office at (209) 529-0758 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Chien have?
Dr. Walter Chien is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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