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Dr. Christine Ching, MD

Dr. Christine Ching, MD

Palo Alto, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ching, Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Christine Ching, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ching graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Ching is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ching’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ching’s office at (650) 321-4121.

    Where did Dr. Ching go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Duke University Medical Center

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ching board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Ching, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ching speak?

    Dr. Ching and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ching treat?

    As a 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.

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer lower-outer
    • Lower-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
    • C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous left breast conditions
    • Fibrocystic changes left breast
    • Left mammary dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6092: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Changes in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous right breast changes
    • Right breast benign dysplasia
    • Right breast fibrocystic changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Lump
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous breast mass
    • Breast fibroadenoma
    • Benign breast disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic risk assessment
    • Hereditary counseling
    • DNA counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

    Also known as:

    • Benign Left Breast Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous left breast growth
    • Left breast mass
    • Left breast lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Genetic and Chromosomal Screening
    • Genetic Testing
    • Health Screening
    • Additional Genetic Testing
    • Advanced Chromosome Screening
    • Specific Genetic Anomaly Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1379: Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies

    Which procedures does Dr. Ching perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Ching may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ching's office.

    Does Dr. Ching accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ching accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 321-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ching accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Ching in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ching's office located?

    Dr. Christine Ching's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 321-4121

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    Dr. Christine Ching's Practice 2

    370 Distel Cir

    Los Altos, CA 94022

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    What is Dr. Ching's NPI number?An 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 1790994572.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ching?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ching

    What is Dr. Christine Ching's specialty?

    Dr. Ching is a Surgeon near Palo Alto, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Ching to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Ching affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ching is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Surgeon?

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    Is Christine Ching accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Ching is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Ching offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ching's office at (650) 321-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Ching?

    Please contact Dr. Ching's office at (650) 321-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Ching have?

    Dr. Christine Ching is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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