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Dr. Dennis Chuang, MD, PHD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chuang, Neurologist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Dennis Chuang, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chuang is fluent in English, Chinese, and Tai languages, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chuang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chuang’s office at (253) 697-4747.

    What languages does Dr. Chuang speak?

    Dr. Chuang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Tai languages

    What conditions does Dr. Chuang treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Chuang 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. Chuang. 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Migraine with Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Does Dr. Chuang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chuang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 697-4747 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chuang accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Chuang in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chuang's office located?

    Dr. Dennis Chuang's Primary Practice

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    (253) 697-4747

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    Dr. Dennis Chuang's Practice 2

    311 S L St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Dennis Chuang's Practice 3

    222 State Ave N

    Kent, WA 98030

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    What is Dr. Chuang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chuang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154770592.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chuang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chuang

    What is Dr. Dennis Chuang's specialty?

    Dr. Chuang is a Neurologist near Gig Harbor, WA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Contact Dr. Chuang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dennis Chuang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chuang is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General 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 Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dennis Chuang accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Chuang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dennis Chuang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office at (253) 697-4747 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dennis Chuang?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office at (253) 697-4747 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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