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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Chuang typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chuang typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. George Chuang may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chuang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chuang's office located?
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. George Chuang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chuang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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