Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cua, Specialist in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Dr. Christopher Cua, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Jamaica Plain, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cua graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Cua is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cua’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cua’s office.
Where did Dr. Cua go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cua board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Cua, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cua speak?
Dr. Cua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Cua typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Cua 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. Cua. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Cua typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Cua 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. Cua. 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:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
- Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
- VATS Pleurodesis
- Lung Lining Fusion
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Mechanical Pleurodesis
- Thoracoscopic lung decortication
- Pleural peel removal
- Lung lining surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
- 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
- VATS Lymphadenectomy
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Thoracoscopy with Lung Segment Removal
- VATS Segmentectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Lung Segment Resection via Thoracoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 32669: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of a single lung segment (segmentectomy)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Chest Scope (without Biopsy)
- Diagnostic Thoracoscopy
- Lung Scope
- Pleural Space Examination
- Mediastinal Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 32601: Thoracoscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure); lungs, pericardial sac, mediastinal or pleural space, without biopsy
Also known as:
- Tunneled Pleural Catheter Insertion
- Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement
- Chest Drainage Catheter
- Permanent Pleural Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 32550: Insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff
Does Dr. Cua accept my insurance?
Dr. Cua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cua accept in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Dr. Cua in Jamaica Plain, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cua's office located?
What is Dr. Cua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497736474.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cua
What is Dr. Christopher Cua's specialty?
Dr. Cua is a Specialist near Jamaica Plain, MA.
Is this Dr. Christopher Cua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cua is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Faulkner 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 Christopher Cua accepting new patients in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Cua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Cua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cua's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Cua?
Please contact Dr. Cua's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Cua have?
Dr. Christopher Cua is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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