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Who is Dr. Chai, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Nu Chai, MD is an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chai’s office at (415) 885-7246.
What languages does Dr. Chai speak?
Dr. Chai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chai treat?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chai 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. Chai. 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:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Other Single Nerve Damage
- Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pain
- Other Mononeuropathies
- Specific Localized Nerve Damage
- Uncommon Nerve Injury
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- G588: Other specified mononeuropathies
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Shingles affecting the nervous system
- Shingles
- Shingles neurological complications
- Nervous system problems from shingles
- Postherpetic neurological issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- B0229: Other postherpetic nervous system involvement
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Trigeminal Neuropathy
- Trigeminal Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G509: Disorder of trigeminal nerve, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Which procedures does Dr. Chai perform as a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
As a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nu Chai may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chai's office.
Does Dr. Chai accept my insurance?
Dr. Chai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 885-7246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chai accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chai in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chai's office located?
What is Dr. Chai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073830477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chai
What is Dr. Nu Chai's specialty?
Dr. Chai is a Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA. Interventional pain medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders using interventional techniques. It is primarily aimed at managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with other therapeutic approaches. Contact Dr. Chai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nu Chai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chai is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
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Is Nu Chai accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nu Chai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nu Chai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (415) 885-7246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nu Chai?
Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (415) 885-7246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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