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Who is Dr. Chia, Surgeon in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Kimbo Chia, MD 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, UnitedHealthcare 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, MD 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 Dr. Chia 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.
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Acute abdomen
- Sudden stomach pain
- Emergency abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R100: Acute abdomen
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
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:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
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:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Steatocystoma Multiplex
- Skin Condition
- Birth Defects
- Steatocystoma multiplex
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
- Multiple Sebaceous Cysts
- Oil Gland Cysts
- Congenital Skin Cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
- L722: Steatocystoma multiplex
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Drug Addiction
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Dependence
- Drug Abuse
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56690: Other partial intestinal obstruction
Also known as:
- Gastroparesis
- Stomach Disorder
- Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Stomach Paralysis
- Gastric Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3184: Gastroparesis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
What procedures does Dr. Chia 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.
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
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Surgery (Groin/Navel Area)
- Hidradenitis Surgery (Armpit)
- Perianal Hidradenitis Excision
- Perineal Hidradenitis Removal
- Umbilical Hidradenitis Surgery
- Complex Repair for Hidradenitis
- Axillary Hidradenitis Excision
- Armpit Hidradenitis Removal
- Skin Gland Removal for Hidradenitis
CPT Codes:
- 11471: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, perianal, perineal, or umbilical; with complex repair
- 11451: Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, axillary; with complex repair
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
CPT Codes:
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Medicare
Molina
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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. 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. Contact Dr. Chia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kimbo Chia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Buffalo General Medical Center, Brooks - Tlc Hospital System, Sisters Of Charity Hospital - St. Joseph Campus, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Bertrand Chaffee 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 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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