Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chung, Rheumatologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Sharon Chung, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chung completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Chung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (415) 353-2497.
Where did Dr. Chung go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Ucsf Med Center | UCSF Medical Center, Rheumatology
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital | Johns Hopkins Hospital
What languages does Dr. Chung speak?
Dr. Chung and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Chung typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Chung 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. Chung. 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:
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) without kidney problems
- Vasculitis
- Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) with kidney problems
- Artery Inflammation
- Giant cell arteritis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- Eosinophilic Disorder
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Wegener's without kidney involvement
- Non-renal GPA
- Localized GPA
- Blood Vessel Inflammation
- ANCA Vasculitis
- Angiitis
- Churg-Strauss syndrome
- Allergic granulomatosis
- Churg-Strauss vasculitis
- Wegener's with kidney involvement
- Renal GPA
- GPA kidney disease
- Arteritis
- Vascular Inflammation
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3130: Wegener's granulomatosis without renal involvement
- I7782: Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody [ANCA] vasculitis
- M301: Polyarteritis with lung involvement [Churg-Strauss]
- M3131: Wegener's granulomatosis with renal involvement
- I776: Arteritis, unspecified
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Behçet disease
- Silk Road disease
- Behcet's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M352: Behcet's disease
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Chung typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sharon Chung may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Chung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?
Dr. Chung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2497 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chung accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Chung in San Francisco, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chung's office located?
Dr. Sharon Chung's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2497
What is Dr. Chung's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649393737.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chung?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chung
What is Dr. Sharon Chung's specialty?
Dr. Chung is a Rheumatologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Sharon Chung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chung is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Sharon Chung accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Chung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharon Chung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (415) 353-2497 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharon Chung?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (415) 353-2497 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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