Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chao, Plastic Surgeon in Washington, DC?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chao?
Dr. Jerry Chao, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chao empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Reconstruction & Augmentation, Cleft Palate/Lip, Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS), Gender Affirmation Surgery, Gynecomastia, Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Skin Cancer, Top Surgery, Transgender Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington, DC community, Dr. Chao is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program
Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Chao typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
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:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Chao typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Epidermal Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Autologous Epidermal Graft
- Thin Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant (Epidermal)
CPT Codes:
- 15110: Epidermal Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
- Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Reconstruction
- Areola Reconstruction
- Breast Nipple Surgery
- Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation
CPT Codes:
- 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction
Also known as:
- Breast Augmentation with Implants
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Enlargement Surgery
- Boob Job
- Mammoplasty Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 19325: Breast augmentation with implant
Also known as:
- Forehead and Eye Socket Reconstruction
- Orbital Rim Reconstruction
- Lower Forehead Reconstruction
- Brow Bone Reconstruction
- Facial Bone Grafting
CPT Codes:
- 21172: Reconstruction superior-lateral orbital rim and lower forehead, advancement or alteration, with or without grafts (includes obtaining autografts)
Also known as:
- Facial Bone Reduction Surgery
- Facial osteoplasty
- Facial bone contouring
- Facial bone shaving
- Jaw reduction surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21209: Osteoplasty, facial bones; reduction
Also known as:
- Complete Rhinoplasty
- Nose job
- Primary rhinoplasty
- Nasal reshaping surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30410: Rhinoplasty, primary; complete, external parts including bony pyramid, lateral and alar cartilages, and/or elevation of nasal tip
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-3240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Chao in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689815540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chao