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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chang, Physiatrist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Janessa Chang, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chang is fluent in English, Chinese, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chang’s office.
What languages does Dr. Chang speak?
Dr. Chang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Chang treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Body Clock Sleep Disorder
- Sleep Disorder
- Circadian rhythm disorder
- Sleep-wake cycle disorder
- Biological clock sleep problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4720: Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
What procedures does Dr. Chang perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
- Intrathecal pump refill
- Epidural pump management
- Pain pump adjustment
- Implanted drug pump service
CPT Codes:
- 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill
Does Dr. Chang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chang accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Chang in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chang's office located?
What is Dr. Chang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760773469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chang
What is Dr. Janessa Chang's specialty?
Dr. Chang is a Physiatrist near Gig Harbor, WA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Chang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Janessa Chang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chang is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Janessa Chang accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Janessa Chang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Janessa Chang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Janessa Chang?
Please contact Dr. Chang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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