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Who is Dr. Chou, Radiation Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Brian Chou, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chou’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chou’s office at (858) 299-5982.
What languages does Dr. Chou speak?
Dr. Chou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chou treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Chou 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. Chou. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
- Cancer in Abdominal Lymph Nodes
- Cancer Spread to Other Nervous System Parts
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Neurologic Disease
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to other organs
- Cancer metastases
- Metastatic Abdominal Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intra-abdominal Lymphoma
- Abdominal Lymph Node Metastasis
- Metastatic Cancer in Nervous System
- Secondary Tumor in Nervous System
- Other Nervous System Metastasis
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
- C772: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- C7949: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other parts of nervous system
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Pelvic Lymph Nodes
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Pelvic Lymph Nodes
- Pelvic Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Pelvis
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
- Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
- Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit
ICD-10 Codes:
- C775: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrapelvic lymph nodes
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
- C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Cancer Spread to Brain Lining
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Metastatic Meningeal Cancer
- Secondary Meningeal Tumor
- Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
- C7932: Secondary malignant neoplasm of cerebral meninges
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the anal canal
- Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
- Anorectal cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C211: Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Chou perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Chou may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chou's office.
Does Dr. Chou accept my insurance?
Dr. Chou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 299-5982 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chou accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Chou in San Diego, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthcare Advantage
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chou's office located?
Dr. Brian Chou's Primary Practice
9730 Summers Ridge Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 299-5982
What is Dr. Chou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770070609.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chou
What is Dr. Brian Chou's specialty?
Dr. Chou is a Radiation Oncologist near San Diego, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Chou to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Chou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chou is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Brian Chou accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Brian Chou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Chou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (858) 299-5982 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Chou?
Please contact Dr. Chou's office at (858) 299-5982 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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