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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. 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
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Chung perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Chung 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. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Small Burn Treatment
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Burns
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Partial-Thickness Burn Care
    • Burn Debridement
    • Minor Burn Dressing
    • Small Burn Wound Care
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    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:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthComp

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Medicare

    • 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, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Orange County Global Medical Center, City of Hope - Duarte Cancer 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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