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Who is Dr. Chang, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Timothy Chang, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (858) 657-0267.
What languages does Dr. Chang speak?
Dr. Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, 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:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Dry Skin
- Skin Rash
- Skin Condition
- Rashes
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
- Xerosis
- Dry skin condition
- Asteatotic eczema
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
- L853: Xerosis cutis
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
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:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Facial SCC
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Face
- Face Skin Malignancy
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Neck
- Scalp BCC
- Neck BCC
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44329: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face
- C4441: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
Also known as:
- Moles
- Birthmarks
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevi
- Beauty marks
- Skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
Also known as:
- Freckles
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Ephelides
- Sun spots
- Pigmented spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L812: Freckles
Also known as:
- Chronic Radiation Skin Damage
- Skin Condition
- Long-term radiation skin effects
- Non-ionizing radiation skin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- L579: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Sun Exposure
- Sunburn
- UV radiation exposure
- Sun poisoning
- Solar radiation injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- X32XXXA: Exposure to sunlight, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Chang perform as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Timothy Chang may include:
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Annual Skin Screening
- Anti-Aging Treatment
- Biopsy
- Botox Follow Up
- Botox Treatment
- Chemical Peel
- Collagen Injection
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chang's office.
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-0267 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Chang in La Jolla, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Shield of California
Clever Care Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
Dr. Timothy Chang's Primary Practice
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 850
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 657-0267
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 1962766337.
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. Timothy Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near La Jolla, CA. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S. Contact Dr. Chang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Timothy Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chang 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
Where can I learn more about MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
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Is Timothy Chang accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (858) 657-0267 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (858) 657-0267 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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