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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chia, Surgeon in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Kimbo Chia is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Chia graduated from Universite De Yaounde I, Faculte De Medecine Et Des Sciences Biomedicales. Dr. Chia is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chia’s office at (716) 332-0678.
Where did Dr. Chia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Fed Du Cameroun, Ctr University Des Sci De La Sante | Universite De Yaounde I, Faculte De Medecine Et Des Sciences Biomedicales | Universite De Yaounde I, Faculte De Medecine Et Des Sciences Biomedicales | DE LA SANTE | Foreign
Is Dr. Chia board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kimbo Chia is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chia speak?
Dr. Chia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Chia typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chia 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. Chia. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa
- Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Chia typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chia 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. Chia. 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Surgery (Groin/Navel Area)
- Perianal Hidradenitis Excision
- Perineal Hidradenitis Removal
- Umbilical Hidradenitis Surgery
- Complex Repair for Hidradenitis
CPT Codes:
- 11471: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, perianal, perineal, or umbilical; with complex repair
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
- Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
- Release of Bowel Scar Tissue
CPT Codes:
- 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Chia accept my insurance?
Dr. Chia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 332-0678 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chia accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Chia in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chia's office located?
What is Dr. Chia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326159237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chia
What is Dr. Kimbo Chia's specialty?
Dr. Chia is a Surgeon near Buffalo, NY.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Kimbo Chia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chia is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital 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 Kimbo Chia accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kimbo Chia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimbo Chia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chia's office at (716) 332-0678 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimbo Chia?
Please contact Dr. Chia's office at (716) 332-0678 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kimbo Chia have?
Dr. Kimbo Chia is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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