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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chao, Surgeon in Orange, CA?
Dr. Jeffrey Chao, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chao’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. Chao’s office at (714) 634-5549.
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chao treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Diffuse Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Widespread Brain Damage
- Severe Head Injury
- Diffuse Axonal Injury
- TBI
- Head injury
- Brain trauma
- Concussion
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S062X9A: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S062X0A: Diffuse traumatic brain injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Injury
- Other Injury to the Abdomen
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stomach Area Injury
- Belly Trauma
- Abdominal Wall Damage
- Internal Organ Injury
- Abdominal trauma
- Stomach area injury
- Core injury
- Abdominal wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3991XA: Unspecified injury of abdomen, initial encounter
- S3981XA: Other specified injuries of abdomen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Chest Injury
- Chest Injury
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracic Injury
- Chest Trauma
- Rib Cage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S298XXA: Other specified injuries of thorax, initial encounter
- S299XXA: Unspecified injury of thorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
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
Which procedures does Dr. Chao perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Jeffrey Chao may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chao's office.
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 634-5549 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Chao in Orange, 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
CalOptima
Conifer Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164515995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chao
What is Dr. Jeffrey Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Surgeon near Orange, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Chao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chao is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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 Jeffrey Chao accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (714) 634-5549 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (714) 634-5549 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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