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Dr. Gary Chung, MD

Federal Way, WA

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    Who is Dr. Chung, Ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA?

    Dr. Gary Chung, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Federal Way, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chung completed his residency at University Il Eye Ear Infirmary. Dr. Chung is fluent in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (206) 212-2100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chung?

    Dr. Gary Chung, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist 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. Chung empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Cornea & External Eye Disease, Dry Eye Syndrome, Laser Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Federal Way/WA community, Dr. Chung is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Chung go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Il Eye Ear Infirmary

    Is Dr. Chung board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Chung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Chung speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Italian

    • Portuguese

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Chung treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chung 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. Chung. 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:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Secondary Cataract
    • Other Secondary Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • After-Cataract
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • PCO
    • Cataract from another condition
    • Complicated cataract
    • Acquired cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
    • H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
    • H26493: Other secondary cataract, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Conical cornea
    • KC
    • Corneal thinning disorder
    • Cone-shaped Cornea
    • Corneal Thinning Disorder
    • Bulging Cornea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral
    • H18623: Keratoconus, unstable, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Dry Eye Disease
    • Chronic Dry Eye
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H16223: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, not specified as Sjogren's, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Corneal Clouding
    • Corneal Haze
    • Corneal Leukoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1789: Other corneal scars and opacities

    Also known as:

    • Herpes Eye Infection
    • Herpes Simplex
    • Herpes Keratitis
    • Ocular Herpes
    • Corneal Herpes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B0052: Herpesviral keratitis

    Also known as:

    • Pterygium
    • Eye Disease
    • Surfer's Eye', 'Farmer's Eye
    • Wing-shaped Growth on Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H11002: Unspecified pterygium of left eye

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Corneal Dystrophies
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Genetic Corneal Disorders
    • Inherited Corneal Conditions
    • Familial Eye Dystrophies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18593: Other hereditary corneal dystrophies, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Fuchs' Dystrophy
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Chung perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chung 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. Chung. 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
    • Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
    • Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
    • Corneal Puncture Procedure
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Iridotomy
    • Iridectomy
    • Laser Glaucoma Treatment
    • Corneal Excision
    • Lamellar Keratectomy
    • Partial Cornea Removal
    • Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
    • IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
    • Anterior Corneal Puncture
    • Corneal Erosion Treatment
    • Eye Surface Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
    • 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
    • 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
    • 65600: Multiple punctures of anterior cornea (eg, for corneal erosion, tattoo)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Endothelial Corneal Transplant
    • Keratoplasty
    • Endothelial keratoplasty
    • Corneal graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Also known as:

    • Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
    • Corneal debridement with EDTA
    • Removal of corneal surface cells
    • Eye surface treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)

    Also known as:

    • Corneal Epithelium Removal
    • Corneal Abrasion
    • Corneal Curettage
    • Eye Surface Scraping

    CPT Codes:

    • 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)

    Also known as:

    • Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
    • Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
    • Eye membrane graft
    • Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures

    Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 212-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chung accept in Federal Way, WA?

    Dr. Chung in Federal Way, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EDS

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Gary Chung's Primary Practice

    34719 6th Ave S

    Federal Way, WA 98003

    (206) 212-2100

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    Dr. Gary Chung's Practice 2

    700 M St NE

    Auburn, WA 98002

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

    Dr. Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275642779.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chung?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Chung's specialty?

    Dr. Chung is a Ophthalmologist near Federal Way, WA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Chung to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Chung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Chung is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Gary Chung accepting new patients in Federal Way, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Chung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Chung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (206) 212-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Chung?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (206) 212-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Chung have?

    Dr. Gary Chung is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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