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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chiang, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Joseph Chiang, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Chiang is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiang’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiang’s office at (209) 526-4500.
Is Dr. Chiang board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Chiang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chiang speak?
Dr. Chiang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chiang treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chiang 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. Chiang. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Chiang perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Chiang may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chiang's office.
Does Dr. Chiang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chiang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 526-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chiang accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Chiang in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Conifer Health Solutions
Contra Costa
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chiang's office located?
Dr. Joseph Chiang's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(209) 526-4500
What is Dr. Chiang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chiang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699935189.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chiang
What is Dr. Joseph Chiang's specialty?
Dr. Chiang is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Chiang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Chiang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chiang is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Sutter Delta Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joseph Chiang accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Chiang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Chiang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chiang's office at (209) 526-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Chiang?
Please contact Dr. Chiang's office at (209) 526-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Chiang have?
Dr. Joseph Chiang is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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