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Dr. Clifford Chu, MD

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Brick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chu, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Brick, NJ?

    Dr. Clifford Chu, MD is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office.

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

      Is Dr. Chu board certified as a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?

      Yes, Dr. Clifford Chu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

      What languages does Dr. Chu speak?

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

      • English
      • Italian
      • Spanish

      What conditions does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Chu typically treat?

      As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:

      • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
      • Sleep Apnea
      • Obstructive sleep apnea
      • OSA
      • Blocked airway during sleep
      • Snoring and gasping during sleep

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

      Also known as:

      • Blocked Earwax
      • Ear Disorder
      • Impacted earwax
      • Earwax impaction
      • Excess earwax

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

      Also known as:

      • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
      • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
      • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
      • Nerve Deafness
      • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
      • SNHL
      • Permanent Hearing Loss

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

      Also known as:

      • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
      • Voice Disorder
      • Hoarse voice
      • Raspy voice
      • Vocal cord dysfunction

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R490: Dysphonia

      Also known as:

      • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
      • Swallowing Disorder
      • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
      • Trouble Starting to Swallow
      • Throat Swallowing Problems

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Rhinitis
      • Nose Injuries and Disorder
      • Chronic runny nose
      • Persistent nasal inflammation
      • Long-term stuffy nose

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J310: Chronic rhinitis

      Also known as:

      • Nosebleed
      • Nose Injuries and Disorder
      • Epistaxis
      • Bleeding nose
      • Nasal hemorrhage

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R040: Epistaxis

      Also known as:

      • Peripheral Vertigo
      • Dizziness and Vertigo
      • Inner Ear Vertigo
      • Vestibular Vertigo
      • Ear-Related Dizziness

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • H81399: Other peripheral vertigo, unspecified ear

      Also known as:

      • Chronic Sinusitis
      • Sinusitis
      • Chronic sinus infection
      • Maxillary sinus inflammation
      • Long-term sinus problems
      • Persistent sinus inflammation
      • Rhinosinusitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
      • J328: Other chronic sinusitis

      Also known as:

      • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
      • Thyroid Disease
      • Benign Thyroid Nodule
      • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

      What procedures does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon like Dr. Chu typically perform?

      As a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:

      • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
      • Dysphagia Tests
      • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
      • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
      • Dysphagia Evaluation

      CPT Codes:

      • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

      Also known as:

      • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
      • Speech-Language Pathology
      • Voice Therapy
      • Communication Disorder Treatment
      • Auditory Processing Therapy

      CPT Codes:

      • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

      Also known as:

      • Voice and Resonance Analysis
      • Voice Disorder Evaluation
      • Speech Resonance Assessment
      • Vocal Quality Analysis

      CPT Codes:

      • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

      Also known as:

      • Swallowing Therapy
      • Dysphagia Treatment
      • Feeding Therapy
      • Oral Function Therapy

      CPT Codes:

      • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

      Also known as:

      • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
      • Endoscopy
      • Nose Scope
      • Rhinoscope
      • Nasal Examination with Scope

      CPT Codes:

      • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
      • Endoscopy
      • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
      • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
      • Maxillary Sinus Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus

      Also known as:

      • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
      • Endoscopy
      • Sinus Endoscopy
      • Nasal Polyp Removal
      • Sinus Biopsy
      • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
      • Voice Box Exam
      • Flexible Laryngoscope
      • Throat Scope
      • Diagnostic Throat Exam

      CPT Codes:

      • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

      Also known as:

      • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
      • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
      • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
      • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

      CPT Codes:

      • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

      Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?

      Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Brick, NJ?

      Dr. Chu in Brick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Carepoint Health

      • Cigna Group

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Federal government of the United States

      • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

      • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

      • Medicare

      • Oscar Health

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

      Dr. Clifford Chu's Primary Practice

      1608 Route 88 Ste 240

      Brick, NJ 08724

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      Dr. Clifford Chu's Practice 2

      27 S Cooks Bridge Rd Ste 2-7

      Jackson, NJ 08527

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      Dr. Clifford Chu's Practice 3

      425 Jack Martin Blvd

      Brick, NJ 08724

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

      Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437139656.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chu?

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

      What is Dr. Clifford Chu's specialty?

      Dr. Chu is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Brick, NJ.

      What does a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon do?

      A Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is a physician specialized in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck. These surgeons may come from different backgrounds, including plastic surgery or otolaryngology (ENT), with additional training focused on procedures specific to the facial area. They perform surgeries to enhance facial appearance (facial plastic surgery) and to restore function and appearance following trauma, congenital conditions, or disease (reconstructive surgery). Their expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities or after accidents. The goal is to improve both the aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.

      Is Dr. Clifford Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. Clifford Chu accepting new patients in Brick, NJ?

      Yes, Dr. Clifford Chu is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Clifford Chu offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Chu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. Clifford Chu?

      Please contact Dr. Chu's office to schedule an appointment.

      Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

      Dr. Chu's offices are located in Brick, NJ and Jackson, NJ.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Clifford Chu have?

      Dr. Clifford Chu is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.