Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chang, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Walter Chang, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Fontana, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chang graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (909) 427-3910.
Where did Dr. Chang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
What languages does Dr. Chang speak?
Dr. Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Broken Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Finger fracture
- Phalanx fracture
- Broken finger bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S62609A: Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
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
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis
- Digital Tenosynovitis
- Finger Tendonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6530: Trigger finger, unspecified finger
Also known as:
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Quitting tobacco support
- Nicotine addiction counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Connective tissue problems
- Muscle disorders
- Soft tissue conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- M799: Soft tissue disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Ganglion
- Synovial Cyst
- Bible Bump
- Gel-filled Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6740: Ganglion, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Obesity
- Excess Fat in Specific Areas
- Lipodystrophy
- Regional Adiposity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E65: Localized adiposity
Also known as:
- Broken Right Hand
- Fractures
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Right hand fracture
- Right hand injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6291XA: Unspecified fracture of right hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Kienbock's Disease
- Osteonecrosis
- Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate
- Lunate Osteonecrosis
- Wrist Bone Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- M931: Kienbock's disease of adults
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Finger Pain
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore fingers
- Aching fingers
- Finger discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79644: Pain in right finger(s)
Also known as:
- Broken Scaphoid Bone in Left Wrist
- Fractures
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Navicular Bone Fracture
- Wrist Scaphoid Fracture
- Broken Wrist Bone
- Scaphoid Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S62032G: Displaced fracture of proximal third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
What procedures does Dr. Chang perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 427-3910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Fontana, CA?
Dr. Chang in Fontana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
First Medical Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
The Medical Access Program
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083781835.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chang
What is Dr. Walter Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Fontana, CA. A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist. Contact Dr. Chang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Walter Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, San Antonio Regional Hospital 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
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Is Walter Chang accepting new patients in Fontana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Walter Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (909) 427-3910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (909) 427-3910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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