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Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang, MD

Orange, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chuang, Pediatric Urologist in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chuang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chuang’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chuang’s office at (714) 509-3914.

    What languages does Dr. Chuang speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chuang treat?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Chuang 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. Chuang. 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:

    • Phimosis
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Other Congenital Penis Malformation
    • Twisted Penis
    • Other Penis Disorder
    • Other Foreskin Problems
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions
    • Penis birth defects
    • Congenital penile anomaly
    • Penis development issues
    • Penile torsion
    • Penis twisting
    • Acquired penile twist
    • Various penile conditions
    • Unspecified penis problems
    • Penis abnormalities
    • Various foreskin issues
    • Unspecified foreskin conditions
    • Foreskin abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
    • Q5569: Other congenital malformation of penis
    • N4882: Acquired torsion of penis
    • N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
    • N478: Other disorders of prepuce

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Retractile Testicle
    • One Undescended Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Ascending Testicle
    • Mobile Testicle
    • Gliding Testicle
    • Unilateral Cryptorchidism
    • Testicle Not Dropped
    • Maldescended Testicle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5522: Retractile testis
    • Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocele
    • Varicocele
    • Testicular Torsion
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Varicose Veins
    • Fluid in scrotum
    • Scrotal swelling
    • Water on the testicle
    • Scrotal Varicose Veins
    • Pampiniform Plexus Varices
    • Testicular Varices
    • Twisted testicle
    • Testicle twisting
    • Torsion of testis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
    • I861: Scrotal varices
    • N4400: Torsion of testis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
    • VUR
    • Urine Reflux

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bedwetting
    • Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
    • Nocturnal Enuresis
    • Nighttime Wetting
    • Childhood Bedwetting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3944: Nocturnal enuresis

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Control Issues
    • Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
    • Birth Defects
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Unilateral Inguinal Testis
    • One Testicle in Groin
    • Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does Dr. Chuang perform?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Chuang 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. Chuang. 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:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Surgery for Twisted Testicle
    • Fixation of Opposite Testicle
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy
    • Testicular torsion repair
    • Orchidopexy
    • Fix twisted testicle
    • Testis detorsion
    • Contralateral Orchiopexy
    • Testicle Anchoring (Preventative)
    • Preventative Testicular Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
    • 54600: Reduction of torsion of testis, surgical, with or without fixation of contralateral testis
    • 54620: Fixation of contralateral testis (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions

    Also known as:

    • Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
    • Complex Scrotum Repair
    • Scrotal Reconstruction
    • Scrotum Plastic Surgery
    • Genital Reshaping Male
    • Simple Scrotoplasty
    • Scrotoplasty
    • Scrotum Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
    • 55180: Scrotoplasty; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
    • Chordee Repair
    • Hypospadias Repair
    • Penile Curvature Correction
    • Urethral Mobilization for Chordee

    CPT Codes:

    • 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
    • Circumcision Revision
    • Foreskin Repair Surgery
    • Incomplete Circumcision Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
    • Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
    • Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
    • Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis

    Also known as:

    • Testicle Removal Surgery
    • Orchiectomy
    • Testicular Removal
    • Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach

    Also known as:

    • One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
    • Complex Hypospadias Repair Surgery
    • Distal Hypospadias Repair
    • Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
    • Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
    • Chordee Correction
    • Penis Reconstruction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
    • 54328: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with extensive dissection to correct chordee and urethroplasty with local skin flaps, skin graft patch, and/or island flap

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
    • Hydrocele Excision
    • Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
    • Scrotal Swelling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Search for Undescended Testicle
    • Exploration for cryptorchidism
    • Undescended testicle surgery
    • Inguinal/scrotal exploration for testis

    CPT Codes:

    • 54550: Exploration for undescended testis (inguinal or scrotal area)

    Also known as:

    • Foreskin Loosening and Stretching
    • Preputial adhesion lysis
    • Foreskin stretching procedure
    • Phimosis treatment (non-surgical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54450: Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial adhesions and stretching

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Scrotal Fluid Buildup (Hydrocele)
    • Hydrocelectomy
    • Bottle Type Hydrocele Repair
    • Testicular Hydrocele Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55060: Repair of tunica vaginalis hydrocele (Bottle type)

    Also known as:

    • Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
    • Chordee Correction Surgery
    • Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
    • Penile Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin growth excision
    • Mole removal
    • Benign skin tumor removal
    • Skin lesion surgery
    • Skin Growth Excision
    • Mole Removal (Small)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
    • Complex Cystometrogram
    • Voiding Pressure Study
    • Bladder Function Test with Pressure

    CPT Codes:

    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Opening Repair
    • Urethromeatoplasty
    • Meatal Advancement
    • Urethral Meatus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Straight Catheterization
    • Intermittent Catheterization
    • Urine Retention Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Kidney Pelvis Repair
    • Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
    • Minimally invasive kidney repair
    • Keyhole kidney drainage system repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 50544: Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty

    Also known as:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Kidney Pelvis Reconstruction
    • Complex pyeloplasty
    • Kidney drainage system repair
    • Renal pelvis surgery
    • Ureteropelvic junction repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 50405: Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis, with or without plastic operation on ureter, nephropexy, nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or ureteral splinting; complicated (congenital kidney abnormality, secondary pyeloplasty, solitary kidney, calycoplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Chuang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chuang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 509-3914 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chuang accept in Orange, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chuang's office located?

    Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang's Primary Practice

    1201 W La Veta Ave

    Orange, CA 92868

    (714) 509-3914

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    Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang's Practice 2

    3816 Woodruff Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90808

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    Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang's Practice 3

    2701 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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    What is Dr. Chuang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chuang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851529242.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chuang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chuang

    What is Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang's specialty?

    Dr. Chuang is a Pediatric Urologist near Orange, CA. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Chuang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chuang is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Kai-Wen Chuang accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kai-Wen Chuang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office at (714) 509-3914 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kai-Wen Chuang?

    Please contact Dr. Chuang's office at (714) 509-3914 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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