37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chow, Otolaryngologist in Sacramento, CA?
Where did Dr. Chow go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Medical School: University of California, Berkeley | University of California, San Francisco
Is Dr. Chow board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Albert Chow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery , American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Chow speak?
Dr. Chow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chow typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chow 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. Chow. 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chow typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chow 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. Chow. 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:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nose Job with Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
- Nasal Turbinate Ablation
- Inferior Turbinate Reduction
- Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
- Primary Rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Nasal Reshaping
- Cosmetic Nose Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
- 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
- 30420: Rhinoplasty, primary; including major septal repair
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Chow accept my insurance?
Dr. Chow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 750-5888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chow accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Chow in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chow's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chow affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chow has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 33 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
94% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
99% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Albert Chow an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Chow has been rated and reviewed by 33 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Chow, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Professional Member
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Professional Member
What is Dr. Chow's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891800595.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chow?
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