Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choung, Podiatrist in San Rafael, CA?
What languages does Dr. Choung speak?
Dr. Choung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Choung typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Choung 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. Choung. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Foot Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Foot Wounds from Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes Foot Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E10621: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Choung typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Choung 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. Choung. 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:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Also known as:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Does Dr. Choung accept my insurance?
Dr. Choung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 444-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choung accept in San Rafael, CA?
Dr. Choung in San Rafael, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Choung's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Choung affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Choung has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Choung's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578647558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choung