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Dr. Daniel Chang, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chang, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Daniel Chang, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chang is fluent in English and Spanish, 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) 644-6626.

    What languages does Dr. Chang speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chang typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chang typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Chang may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 644-6626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in La Mesa, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Chang's Primary Practice

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 644-6626

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    Dr. Daniel Chang's Practice 2

    8701 Cuyamaca St

    Santee, CA 92071

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    Dr. Daniel Chang's Practice 3

    12601 Garden Grove Blvd

    Garden Grove, CA 92843

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    What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?A 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 1619265675.

    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. Daniel Chang's specialty?

    Dr. Chang is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Orange County Global 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Daniel Chang accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Daniel Chang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (619) 644-6626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Chang?

    Please contact Dr. Chang's office at (619) 644-6626 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chang's office located?

    Dr. Chang's offices are located in La Mesa, CA, Santee, CA, and Garden Grove, CA.