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Dr. Nathan Chung, MD

Tustin, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chung, Surgeon in Tustin, CA?

    Dr. Nathan Chung, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tustin, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Chung completed his residency at San Joaquin Gen Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Chung is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (714) 788-3033.

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

    • Residency: San Joaquin Gen Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia

    What languages does Dr. Chung speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Chung treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Chung 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. Chung. 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:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Laceration
    • Right Lower Leg Laceration
    • Cut on left forearm
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Leg Cut
    • Left Leg Tear
    • Left Lower Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Tear
    • Right Lower Leg Wound
    • Deep cut on forearm
    • Forearm laceration
    • Skin tear on forearm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81812D: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
    • S81811A: Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, initial encounter
    • S81812A: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, initial encounter
    • S51812D: Laceration without foreign body of left forearm, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Radiation-Induced Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary and Bladder Problems
    • Radiation Cystitis with Blood
    • Bloody Urine from Radiation Therapy
    • Post-Radiation Bladder Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3041: Irradiation cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcer
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Chronic Venous Ulcer
    • Stasis Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87313: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Lower Leg Cut
    • Deep Cut on Right Lower Leg
    • Tear on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81811D: Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Localized Skin Infection
    • Specific Skin Infection
    • Uncommon Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0889: Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • MSSA Infection
    • Sensitive Staph Infection
    • Non-MRSA Staph

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    Which procedures does Dr. Chung perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Nathan Chung may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chung's office.

    Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 788-3033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chung accept in Tustin, CA?

    Dr. Chung in Tustin, 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

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Chung's Primary Practice

    15000 Kensington Park Dr Ste 270

    Tustin, CA 92782

    (714) 788-3033

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    Dr. Nathan Chung's Practice 2

    1275 N Rose Dr Ste 118

    Placentia, CA 92870

    (714) 788-3033

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    Dr. Nathan Chung's Practice 3

    19341 Bear Valley Rd Ste 205

    Apple Valley, CA 92308

    (760) 247-0333

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

    Dr. Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144249152.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chung?

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

    What is Dr. Nathan Chung's specialty?

    Dr. Chung is a Surgeon near Tustin, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Chung to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nathan Chung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chung is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci 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 Nathan Chung accepting new patients in Tustin, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Chung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Chung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (714) 788-3033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathan Chung?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (714) 788-3033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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