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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chaung, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Eugene Chaung, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chaung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaung’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaung’s office at (832) 554-1005.
What languages does Dr. Chaung speak?
Dr. Chaung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chaung typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chaung 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. Chaung. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chaung typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eugene Chaung may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Chaung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chaung accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 554-1005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chaung accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Chaung in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chaung's office located?
Dr. Eugene Chaung's Primary Practice
11914 Astoria Blvd Ste 480
Houston, TX 77089
(832) 554-1005
What is Dr. Chaung's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659715571.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaung
What is Dr. Eugene Chaung's specialty?
Dr. Chaung is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Eugene Chaung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chaung is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Clear Lake 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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 Eugene Chaung accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Eugene Chaung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eugene Chaung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaung's office at (832) 554-1005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eugene Chaung?
Please contact Dr. Chaung's office at (832) 554-1005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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