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Who is Dr. Chao, Rheumatologist in Falls Church, VA?
Dr. Robert Chao, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chao’s office at (703) 259-9050.
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chao treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Adult-Onset Still's Disease
- Juvenile Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Still's Disease (Adult Form)', 'Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Adult)', 'Adult Still's Syndrome
- AOSD
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Autoimmune Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M061: Adult-onset Still's disease
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
- M05741: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right hand without organ or systems involvement
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
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M19049: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hand
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Lupus
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- History of Other Musculoskeletal or Connective Tissue Disease
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Past Bone Disease
- Previous Muscle Disorder
- History of Joint Problems
- Connective Tissue Disease History
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8739: Personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polymyositis
- Myositis
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Idiopathic polymyositis
- Muscle inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3320: Polymyositis, organ involvement unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Chao perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Chao may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chao's office.
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 259-9050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in Falls Church, VA?
Dr. Chao in Falls Church, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Direct Energy
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
Transamerica
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033536735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chao
What is Dr. Robert Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Rheumatologist near Falls Church, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Chao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chao is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Prince William Medical Center, Sentara Northern Virginia 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
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Is Robert Chao accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (703) 259-9050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (703) 259-9050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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