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Dr. Duc Chung, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Physiatrist

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chung, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Duc Chung, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (559) 499-6400.

    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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Chung typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Chung typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Duc Chung may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 499-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chung accept in Fresno, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Duc Chung's Primary Practice

    155 N Fresno St

    Fresno, CA 93701

    (559) 499-6400

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    Dr. Duc Chung's Practice 2

    2615 E Clinton Ave

    Fresno, CA 93703

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    What hospitals are Dr. Chung affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Chung has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Chung's NPI number?A 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 1457640872.

    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. Duc Chung's specialty?

    Dr. Chung is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Fresno, CA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Duc Chung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chung is affiliated with Saint Agnes 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Duc Chung accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Duc Chung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Duc Chung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (559) 499-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Duc Chung?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (559) 499-6400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Chung's office is located in Fresno, CA.