Overview
Alex Chao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fremont, California.
Dr. Chao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Familial Periodic Paralysis, and Low Potassium Level.
Dr. Chao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chao is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Chao by calling their office at 510-248-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Chao a top-rated expert for Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Chao is classified as an Advanced expert for Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex Chao specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Chao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Familial Periodic Paralysis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Alex Chao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Chao has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Alex Chao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-248-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Thyrotoxic Periodic ParalysisDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.
- Experienced
- Dengue FeverDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Dengue Fever.
- Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Familial Periodic ParalysisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Familial Periodic Paralysis.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia
- Hypokalemic Periodic ParalysisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Testicular FailureDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Viral Hemorrhagic FeverDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Viral Hemorrhagic Fever.