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Who is Dr. Cha, Physiatrist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Tha Cha, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Cha graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Kern Medical Center Program. Dr. Cha is fluent in English and Hmong; Mong, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cha’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cha’s office at (559) 486-5290.
Where did Dr. Cha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kern Medical Center Program
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Cha board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Tha Cha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cha speak?
Dr. Cha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hmong; Mong
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cha typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Sacral and Tailbone Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Spondylosis
- Tailbone Arthritis
- Degenerative Sacral Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47818: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Cha typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Cha 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Cha accept my insurance?
Dr. Cha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 486-5290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cha accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Cha in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cha's office located?
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 1073547824.
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. Tha Cha's specialty?
Dr. Cha is a Physiatrist near Fresno, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Tha Cha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cha is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Saint Agnes Medical Center 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 Tha Cha accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tha Cha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tha Cha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cha's office at (559) 486-5290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tha Cha?
Please contact Dr. Cha's office at (559) 486-5290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tha Cha have?
Dr. Tha Cha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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