24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chung, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Sean Chung, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chung completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (310) 214-0811.
Where did Dr. Chung go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Chung board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sean 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:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chung treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Sudden Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute HFpEF
- Sudden Filling Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5031: Acute diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Lobar Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Lobe Infection
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Severe Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Which procedures does Dr. Chung perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sean Chung may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chung's office.
Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?
Dr. Chung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 214-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chung accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Chung in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Partners Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1528160991.
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. Sean Chung's specialty?
Dr. Chung is a Internist near Torrance, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Chung to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sean Chung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chung is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Sean Chung accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sean Chung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Chung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (310) 214-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Chung?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (310) 214-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sean Chung have?
Dr. Sean Chung is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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