Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ching, Plastic Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ching?
Dr. Jessica Ching, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ching empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cleft Palate/Lip, Craniofacial Surgery-Pediatric, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Gainesville, FL community, Dr. Ching is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ching go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hospital for Sick Children - University of Toronto
Residency: University of South Florida
Medical School: Baylor University | University Of Texas
What languages does Dr. Ching speak?
Dr. Ching and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ching typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ching 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. Ching. 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:
- Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- History of Corrected Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- One-sided Cleft Lip
- Single Cleft Lip
- Cleft Lip on One Side
- Split Palate
- Palatoschisis
- Roof of Mouth Cleft
- Past Cleft Palate
- Previous Cleft Lip
- History of Oral Cleft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q369: Cleft lip, unilateral
- Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
- Z87730: Personal history of (corrected) cleft lip and palate
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniosynostosis
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Ching typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ching 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. Ching. 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:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
Also known as:
- Fat Transfer to Face or Body (Small Volume)
- Autologous Fat Grafting
- Lipofilling
- Fat Injection for Volume
CPT Codes:
- 15773: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to face, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, and/or feet; 25 cc or less injectate
Also known as:
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
CPT Codes:
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
- Palatoplasty
- Soft Palate Repair
- Hard Palate Repair
- Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only
Also known as:
- Primary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
- Secondary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
- Cleft Lip Surgery
- Nasal Deformity Repair (Cleft Lip)
- Unilateral Cleft Lip Correction
- Cleft lip revision surgery
- Nasal deformity repair after cleft lip
- Re-closure of cleft lip
CPT Codes:
- 40700: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary, partial or complete, unilateral
- 40720: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; secondary, by recreation of defect and reclosure
Also known as:
- Nose Tip Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
- Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty (Tip)
- Nasal Tip Reconstruction
- Columellar Lengthening (Nose)
CPT Codes:
- 30460: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip only
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Ching accept my insurance?
Dr. Ching accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ching accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Ching in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Ching's office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0535
What hospitals are Dr. Ching affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ching has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ching's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710113337.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ching?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ching