19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chun, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Elbert Chun, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chun graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory U. He is a member of the Emory Healthcare Network Physician. Dr. Chun is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chun’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chun’s office at (404) 778-5334.
Where did Dr. Chun go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory U | Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chun board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Elbert Chun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003
What languages does Dr. Chun speak?
Dr. Chun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chun treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chun 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. Chun. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Which procedures does Dr. Chun perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elbert Chun may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chun's office.
Does Dr. Chun accept my insurance?
Dr. Chun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-5334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chun accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Chun in Atlanta, GA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chun's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Emory Healthcare Network Physician
Member
What is Dr. Chun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285652198.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chun
What is Dr. Elbert Chun's specialty?
Dr. Chun is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Chun to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elbert Chun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chun is affiliated with Emory University Hospital 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
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Is Elbert Chun accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Elbert Chun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elbert Chun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chun's office at (404) 778-5334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elbert Chun?
Please contact Dr. Chun's office at (404) 778-5334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elbert Chun have?
Dr. Elbert Chun is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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