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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Chong, Rheumatologist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Christopher Chong, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Chong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chong’s office at (719) 475-9613.
Where did Dr. Chong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Singapore
What languages does Dr. Chong speak?
Dr. Chong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chong treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Chong 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. Chong. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis
- Autoimmune Arthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0689: Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites
- M0589: Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- History of Osteoporosis Fracture
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
- Past Fragility Fracture
- Previous Osteoporotic Bone Break
- History of Compression Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- Z87310: Personal history of (healed) osteoporosis fracture
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty arthritis
- Uric acid arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
- Gouty Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1A9XX0: Chronic gout, unspecified, without tophus (tophi)
- M1A9XX1: Chronic gout, unspecified, with tophus (tophi)
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine
Also known as:
- Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Hand discomfort
- Aching hand
- Pain in palm or fingers
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79643: Pain in unspecified hand
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Long-term Systemic Steroid Use
- Steroids
- Chronic systemic corticosteroid use
- Oral steroid therapy long-term
- Systemic steroid medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7952: Long term (current) use of systemic steroids
Also known as:
- Other Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Atypical psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis-related joint condition
- Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy
Which procedures does Dr. Chong perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Chong may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chong's office.
Does Dr. Chong accept my insurance?
Dr. Chong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 475-9613 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chong accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Chong in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chong's office located?
Dr. Christopher Chong's Primary Practice
595 Chapel Hills Dr Ste 201
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 475-9613
What is Dr. Chong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831329978.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chong
What is Dr. Christopher Chong's specialty?
Dr. Chong is a Rheumatologist near Colorado Springs, CO. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Chong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Chong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chong is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christopher Chong accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Chong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Chong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chong's office at (719) 475-9613 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Chong?
Please contact Dr. Chong's office at (719) 475-9613 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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