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Dr. George Chuang, DO

Martinez, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Chuang, Internist in Martinez, CA?

    Dr. George Chuang, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Martinez, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Chuang completed his residency at University Pa. Dr. Chuang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chuang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chuang’s office at (925) 372-1000.

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

    • Residency: University Pa

    Is Dr. Chuang board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. George Chuang, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chuang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chuang treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Chuang 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. Chuang. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Which procedures does Dr. Chuang perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. George Chuang may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chuang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chuang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 372-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chuang accept in Martinez, CA?

    Dr. Chuang in Martinez, 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

    • Contra Costa

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • San Francisco Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Chuang's office located?

    Dr. George Chuang's Primary Practice

    200 Muir Rd

    Martinez, CA 94553

    (925) 372-1000

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    Dr. George Chuang's Practice 2

    1000 Franklin Pkwy

    San Mateo, CA 94403

    (650) 358-7000

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    Dr. George Chuang's Practice 3

    1150 Veterans Blvd

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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

    Dr. Chuang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235217324.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chuang?

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

    What is Dr. George Chuang's specialty?

    Dr. Chuang is a Internist near Martinez, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Chuang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Chuang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Chuang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Redwood City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente- Vallejo Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente - Santa Clara Medical Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is George Chuang accepting new patients in Martinez, CA?

    Yes, Dr. George Chuang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Chuang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office at (925) 372-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Chuang?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office at (925) 372-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Chuang have?

    Dr. George Chuang is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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