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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chua, Plastic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Charleston Chua, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chua is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chua’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chua’s office at (916) 734-2726.
What languages does Dr. Chua speak?
Dr. Chua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Chua typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chua 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. Chua. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Arm Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03114: Cellulitis of left upper limb
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Right Hand
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02511: Cutaneous abscess of right hand
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Chua typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chua 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. Chua. 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:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Does Dr. Chua accept my insurance?
Dr. Chua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2726 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chua accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Chua in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chua's office located?
Dr. Charleston Chua's Primary Practice
4510 Executive Dr Ste 103
San Diego, CA 92121
(916) 734-2726
What is Dr. Chua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881937449.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chua
What is Dr. Charleston Chua's specialty?
Dr. Chua is a Plastic Surgeon near San Diego, CA.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.
Is this Dr. Charleston Chua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chua is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Charleston Chua accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Charleston Chua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charleston Chua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chua's office at (916) 734-2726 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charleston Chua?
Please contact Dr. Chua's office at (916) 734-2726 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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