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Dr. Clifford Chew, MD

Dr. Clifford Chew, MD

Otolaryngologist

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. 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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chew typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Chew typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Chew 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Deviated Septum Repair
    • Nasal Turbinate Ablation
    • Inferior Turbinate Reduction
    • Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction
    • Septoplasty
    • Nasal Septum Surgery
    • Submucous Resection of Septum
    • Nose Septum Straightening

    CPT Codes:

    • 30802: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); intramural (ie, submucosal)
    • 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft

    Also known as:

    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
    • Inferior Turbinate Resection
    • Turbinate Reduction
    • Nasal Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Core Needle Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Thyroid Biopsy
    • Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Thyroid

    CPT Codes:

    • 60100: Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Eardrum Repair Surgery
    • Tympanoplasty
    • Middle Ear Repair
    • Eardrum Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
    • Tonsil Removal
    • Adult Tonsillectomy
    • Throat Surgery for Tonsils

    CPT Codes:

    • 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over

    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

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Chinese Community Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • The Health Care Group

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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?A 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 an Otolaryngologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    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.

    Is 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, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Clifford Chew?

    Please contact Dr. Chew's office at (415) 433-7945 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chew's office located?

    Dr. Chew's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Clifford Chew have?

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