Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chim, Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Jimmy Chim, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chim is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chim’s office at (772) 234-3700.
Where did Dr. Chim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Maryland
What languages does Dr. Chim speak?
Dr. Chim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Chim typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chim 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. Chim. 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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Panniculitis
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Fat layer inflammation
- Subcutaneous fat disorder
- Skin nodule inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M793: Panniculitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Skin Fold Rash
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Intertrigo
- Chafing rash
- Moisture rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L304: Erythema intertrigo
Also known as:
- Loose Skin Folds
- Skin Condition
- Excess Skin
- Skin Redundancy
- Sagging Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Chim typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chim 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. Chim. 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Tummy Tuck
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty
- Belly Fat Removal Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
CPT Codes:
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Removal
- Complete Breast Capsulectomy
- Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
- Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)
CPT Codes:
- 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents
Does Dr. Chim accept my insurance?
Dr. Chim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 234-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chim accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Chim in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chim's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 33 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
96% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Jimmy Chim an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Chim has been rated and reviewed by 33 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Chim, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Chim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255534871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chim
What is Dr. Jimmy Chim's specialty?
Dr. Chim is a Plastic Surgeon near Phoenix, AZ.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.
Is this Dr. Jimmy Chim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chim is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Yuma Regional Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn 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 Jimmy Chim accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Jimmy Chim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jimmy Chim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chim's office at (772) 234-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jimmy Chim?
Please contact Dr. Chim's office at (772) 234-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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