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Dr. Catherine Chang, MD

Dr. Catherine Chang, MD

San Diego, CA

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    Who is Dr. Chang, Vascular Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Catherine Chang, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Chang completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office at (619) 528-5000.

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

    • Fellowship: Research Fellow, UCSF Medical Center, Division of Transplantation | Fellow, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery | University of California, San Francisco

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Chang board certified in Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Chang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Veins without Symptoms
    • Silent Varicose Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8390: Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Left Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg
    • Pain in left lower limb
    • Left leg discomfort
    • Aching left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg
    • M79605: Pain in left leg

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area
    • Bloating

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema
    • R609: Edema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having Other Vascular Implants or Grafts
    • Blood vessel graft
    • Vascular stent
    • Artery implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95828: Presence of other vascular implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Dependence
    • Dialysis
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Dialysis
    • Renal Replacement Therapy
    • On Dialysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis

    Also known as:

    • Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
    • Blood Clots
    • Vascular device thrombosis
    • Clot in vascular implant
    • Blood vessel graft blood clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Chang perform as a Vascular Surgeon?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Catherine Chang may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Chang's Primary Practice

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

    (619) 528-5000

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    Dr. Catherine Chang's Practice 2

    400 Craven Rd

    San Marcos, CA 92078

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    Dr. Catherine Chang's Practice 3

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting Poster Competition

    Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting Poster Competition

    International Society of Endovascular Specialists Fellows Research Co

    UCSF

    Haile T. Debas Resident Teaching Award

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

    Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750410262.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is a Vascular Surgeon near San Diego, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Chang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Chang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Catherine Chang accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Chang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Chang have?

    Dr. Catherine Chang is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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