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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chung, Hematologist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Alfred Chung is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. 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) 353-2421.
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 Hematologist like Dr. Chung typically treat?
As a Hematologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission
- Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Chung typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Chung 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. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?
Dr. Chung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chung accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Chung in Berkeley, 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
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chung's office located?
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 1417375627.
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. Alfred Chung's specialty?
Dr. Chung is a Hematologist near Berkeley, CA.
What does a Hematologist do?
An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma.
Is this Dr. Alfred Chung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chung is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Novato Community Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital 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 Alfred Chung accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alfred Chung is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfred Chung offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (415) 353-2421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alfred Chung?
Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (415) 353-2421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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