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Dr. Clifford Chew, MD

Dr. Clifford Chew, MD

San Francisco, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chew, Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Clifford Chew, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Chew graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Chew is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chew’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chew’s office at (415) 433-7945.

    Where did Dr. Chew go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, Otolaryngology; Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys, General Surgery | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California | Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Chew board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Clifford Chew, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Chew speak?

    Dr. Chew and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chew treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chew 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. Chew. 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:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax
    • Excessive Earwax
    • Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6120: Impacted cerumen, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Deafness
    • Poor Hearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis
    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Ringing in Ears
    • Tinnitus
    • Ear Ringing
    • Head Noise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Outer Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Chronic External Otitis', 'Long-term Outer Ear Infection', 'Persistent Swimmer's Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6063: Unspecified chronic otitis externa, bilateral
    • H6060: Unspecified chronic otitis externa, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Chronic pharyngitis
    • Persistent throat pain
    • Throat inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J312: Chronic pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Chew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 433-7945 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chew accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Chew in San Francisco, 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

    • Centene

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • The Health Care Group

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chew's office located?

    Dr. Clifford Chew's Primary Practice

    929 Clay St Ste 501

    San Francisco, CA 94108

    (415) 433-7945

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    What is Dr. Chew's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215036066.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chew?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chew

    What is Dr. Clifford Chew's specialty?

    Dr. Chew is a Otolaryngologist near San Francisco, CA. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Chew to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Clifford Chew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chew is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 Clifford Chew accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Clifford Chew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clifford Chew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chew's office at (415) 433-7945 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Clifford Chew?

    Please contact Dr. Chew's office at (415) 433-7945 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Clifford Chew have?

    Dr. Clifford Chew is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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