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35 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Chung, Infectious Disease Specialist in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Margaret Chung, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Chung completed her residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chung is fluent in English, Chinese, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (732) 797-1979.
Where did Dr. Chung go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Raritan Bay Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University
Is Dr. Chung board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Chung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chung speak?
Dr. Chung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Tagalog
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chung typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Bacteria in Urine
- Pus in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8271: Bacteriuria
- R8281: Pyuria
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8668: Other chronic osteomyelitis, other site
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chung typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Chung 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
Please contact Dr. Chung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Chung's office located?
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 1578526489.
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. Margaret Chung's specialty?
Dr. Chung is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Toms River, NJ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Margaret 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Margaret Chung accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Chung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margaret Chung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (732) 797-1979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margaret Chung?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (732) 797-1979 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Margaret Chung have?
Dr. Margaret Chung is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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