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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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)
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to other organs
- Cancer metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Pelvic Lymph Nodes
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck 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
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
What procedures does Dr. Chou perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Chou 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. 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:
- Injection of Biodegradable Material Near Prostate
- Prostate Spacer Injection
- Periprostatic Injection
- Biodegradable Prostate Implant
- Prostate Radiation Protection Injection
CPT Codes:
- 55874: Transperineal placement of biodegradable material, peri-prostatic, single or multiple injection(s), including image guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Prostate Radiation Guidance Marker Placement
- Prostate fiducial marker insertion
- Radiation therapy guidance markers
- Prostate dosimeter placement
- Needle placement for prostate radiation
CPT Codes:
- 55876: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple
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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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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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