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Dr. Loretta Chou, MD

Redwood City, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chou, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Loretta Chou, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chou completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Chou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office at (650) 498-7528.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca

    Is Dr. Chou board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Loretta Chou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Chou speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chou treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Chou 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. Chou. 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:

    • Left Foot Pain
    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79672: Pain in left foot
    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Ankle Ache
    • Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25579: Pain in unspecified ankle and joints of unspecified foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Left Ankle Sprain
    • Right Ankle Sprain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Twisted left ankle
    • Left ankle ligament injury
    • Left ankle strain
    • Twisted right ankle
    • Right ankle ligament injury
    • Right ankle strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93402D: Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, subsequent encounter
    • S93401D: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, subsequent encounter
    • S93401A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
    • Achilles Tendinitis
    • Tendinitis
    • Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
    • PTT Dysfunction
    • Ankle Tendinitis
    • Achilles Tendinopathy
    • Heel Cord Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M76821: Posterior tibial tendinitis, right leg
    • M7661: Achilles tendinitis, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Benign Nerve System Tumor
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous nerve growth
    • Benign peripheral nerve neoplasm
    • Benign autonomic nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D3610: Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sprained Left Ankle
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Left Ankle Sprain
    • Left Ankle Ligament Injury
    • Twisted Left Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93402A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Chou perform as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Loretta Chou may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chou's office.

    Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-7528 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Chou in Redwood City, 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chou's office located?

    Dr. Loretta Chou's Primary Practice

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 498-7528

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    Dr. Loretta Chou's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R144

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Loretta Chou's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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

    Dr. Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720174287.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chou?

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

    What is Dr. Loretta Chou's specialty?

    Dr. Chou is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Redwood City, CA. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Chou to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Loretta Chou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chou is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Foot and Ankle Surgeon?

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    Is Loretta Chou accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Loretta Chou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Loretta Chou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (650) 498-7528 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Loretta Chou?

    Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (650) 498-7528 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Loretta Chou have?

    Dr. Loretta Chou is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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