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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. Dr. Chihara is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chihara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, 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 as an 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 an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Foot
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Chihara perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chihara 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
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
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
Unknown
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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
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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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