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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chak, Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Eric Chak, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chak’s office at (916) 734-2737.
What languages does Dr. Chak speak?
Dr. Chak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Chak typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chak 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. Chak. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Chak typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chak 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. Chak. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Chak accept my insurance?
Dr. Chak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chak accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Chak in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chak's office located?
Dr. Eric Chak's Primary Practice
3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3500
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 734-2737
What is Dr. Chak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225271331.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chak
What is Dr. Eric Chak's specialty?
Dr. Chak is a Gastroenterologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Eric Chak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chak is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Roseville 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 Eric Chak accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Chak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Chak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chak's office at (916) 734-2737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Chak?
Please contact Dr. Chak's office at (916) 734-2737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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