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Who is Dr. Cha, Trauma Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Peter Cha is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cha’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cha’s office at (858) 939-3200.
What languages does Dr. Cha speak?
Dr. Cha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cha treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Cha 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. Cha. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Concussion
- Traumatic Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
- Traumatic Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Bleeding in the Brain from Injury
- Head Injury with Bleeding
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S06360A: Traumatic hemorrhage of cerebrum, unspecified, without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
- K56600: Partial intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- mTBI
- Head Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Brain Contusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X9A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S060X1A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Cha perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Cha may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cha's office.
Does Dr. Cha accept my insurance?
Dr. Cha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 939-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cha accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Cha in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Department of Defense / Tricare
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cha's office located?
Dr. Peter Cha's Primary Practice
7930 Frost St Ste 204
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-3200
What is Dr. Cha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487188918.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cha
What is Dr. Peter Cha's specialty?
Dr. Cha is a Trauma Surgeon near San Diego, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Cha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Cha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cha is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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 Peter Cha accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Cha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Cha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cha's office at (858) 939-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Cha?
Please contact Dr. Cha's office at (858) 939-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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