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Who is Dr. Chihara, Infectious Disease Specialist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Shingo Chihara, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chihara is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chihara’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chihara’s office at (206) 223-6193.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chihara?
Dr. Shingo Chihara, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chihara empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, Travel Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Chihara is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Chihara board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shingo Chihara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chihara speak?
Dr. Chihara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Chihara treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chihara 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. Chihara. 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:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Chronic Skin Ulcer with Muscle Damage on Lower Left Leg
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg with Muscle Damage
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Deep Leg Ulcer
- Muscle-Involved Skin Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound with Muscle Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L98499: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with unspecified severity
- L97923: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with necrosis of muscle
- L97813: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with necrosis of muscle
- L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Foot
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Ankle
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97523: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with necrosis of muscle
- L97322: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Ankle
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Ankle Ulcer
- Open Sore on Ankle
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97323: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with necrosis of muscle
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Venous Ulcer
- Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency with Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83009: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Chihara perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shingo Chihara may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chihara's office.
Does Dr. Chihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Chihara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 223-6193 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chihara accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Chihara in Seattle, 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
Cambia (Regence)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Government Employees Health Association
Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA)
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
Premera Blue Cross
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Where is Dr. Chihara's office located?
What is Dr. Chihara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205020310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chihara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chihara
What is Dr. Shingo Chihara's specialty?
Dr. Chihara is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Seattle, WA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Chihara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shingo Chihara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chihara is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Shingo Chihara accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Shingo Chihara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shingo Chihara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chihara's office at (206) 223-6193 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shingo Chihara?
Please contact Dr. Chihara's office at (206) 223-6193 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shingo Chihara have?
Dr. Shingo Chihara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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