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Dr. Johnson Chiu, MD

Dr. Johnson Chiu, MD

Fullerton, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chiu, Hospitalist in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Johnson Chiu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chiu graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Texas Medical School At Houston,Houston, Tx, United States. Dr. Chiu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiu’s office at (714) 289-6565.

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

    • Residency: University of Texas Medical School At Houston,Houston, Tx, United States

    • Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chiu speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chiu typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chiu 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. Chiu. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chiu typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Johnson Chiu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chiu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chiu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chiu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 289-6565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chiu accept in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Chiu in Fullerton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Chiu's office located?

    Dr. Johnson Chiu's Primary Practice

    1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 2900

    Fullerton, CA 92835

    (714) 289-6565

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    Dr. Johnson Chiu's Practice 2

    845 W La Veta Ave

    Orange, CA 92868

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    Dr. Johnson Chiu's Practice 3

    100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 105

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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

    Dr. Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356412241.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiu?

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

    What is Dr. Johnson Chiu's specialty?

    Dr. Chiu is a Hospitalist near Fullerton, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Johnson Chiu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chiu is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Johnson Chiu accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Johnson Chiu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Johnson Chiu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chiu's office at (714) 289-6565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Johnson Chiu?

    Please contact Dr. Chiu's office at (714) 289-6565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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