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Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang, MD

Alhambra, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Ophthalmologist in Alhambra, CA?

    Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Alhambra, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Chang graduated from Kaohsiung Medical University and completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Ophthalmology; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (626) 289-5432.

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

    • Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Ophthalmology; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Flexible Or Transitional Year | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: Kaohsiung Medical University

    Is Dr. Chang board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Japanese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Nonexudative AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353130: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Chronic Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Narrow-Angle Glaucoma Attack
    • Sudden Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Closed-Angle Glaucoma Emergency
    • Long-Term Angle-Closure Glaucoma
    • Progressive Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
    • Closed-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40211: Acute angle-closure glaucoma, right eye
    • H402290: Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, unspecified eye, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Contact Blepharoconjunctivitis
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Serous Conjunctivitis
    • Bacterial Pink Eye
    • Mucopurulent Conjunctivitis
    • Allergic Blepharoconjunctivitis
    • Contact Dermatitis of Eye
    • Eyelid and Eye Allergy
    • Irritant Eye Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H10233: Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, bilateral
    • H10023: Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral
    • H10533: Contact blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Round Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal Puncture
    • Atrophic Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33321: Round hole, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Shingles Cornea Infection
    • Other Shingles Eye Problems
    • Shingles
    • Herpes Zoster Keratitis
    • Shingles-related Keratitis
    • Cornea Inflammation from Shingles
    • Various Shingles Eye Conditions
    • Herpes Zoster Eye Disease
    • Shingles affecting the eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B0233: Zoster keratitis
    • B0239: Other herpes zoster eye disease

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43399: Other vitreous opacities, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Hole
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal break
    • Retinal defect
    • Hole in retina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H33322: Round hole, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Eye Bruise
    • Bruises
    • Eye Injuries
    • Black Eye
    • Orbital Contusion
    • Eyeball Bruise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0510XA: Contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues, unspecified eye, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chalazion
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Primary Optic Atrophy
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic atrophy type 1
    • Idiopathic optic atrophy
    • Non-hereditary optic nerve wasting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47219: Primary optic atrophy, unspecified eye

    What procedures does Dr. Chang perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Pterygium Removal with Graft
    • Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 289-5432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Alhambra, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Auxiant

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang's Primary Practice

    1528 S Garfield Ave

    Alhambra, CA 91801

    (626) 289-5432

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    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 1013935444.

    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. Lung-Hsiung Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Ophthalmologist near Alhambra, CA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Chang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, San Gabriel Valley 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

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    Is Lung-Hsiung Chang accepting new patients in Alhambra, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (626) 289-5432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lung-Hsiung Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (626) 289-5432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang have?

    Dr. Lung-Hsiung Chang is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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