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Dr. Chau Tai, MD

Dr. Chau Tai, MD

Plastic Hand Surgeon

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tai, Plastic Hand Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Chau Tai, MD is a Plastic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Tai graduated from Rutgers and completed her residency at Cooper University Hospital. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Tai is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tai’s office at (415) 353-4289.

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

    • Fellowship: Washington Univ. Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    • Residency: Cooper University Hospital

    • Medical School: Rutgers

    Is Dr. Tai board certified as a Plastic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Chau Tai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Tai speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Tai typically treat?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Tai 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. Tai. 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:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Ganglion
    • Synovial Cyst
    • Bible Bump
    • Gel-filled Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67431: Ganglion, right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • General Hand Injury
    • Wrist Trauma
    • Finger Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Hand and Wrist Injury
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Finger Injury
    • Wrist Sprain
    • Hand Trauma
    • Upper Extremity Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    What procedures does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Tai typically perform?

    As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Tai 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. Tai. 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:

    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
    • Facial Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
    • Eyelid Lesion Excision
    • Lip Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
    • Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
    • Multiple Skin Tag Removal
    • Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions

    Does Dr. Tai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-4289 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tai accept in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tai's office located?

    Dr. Chau Tai's Primary Practice

    350 Parnassus Ave Ste 509

    San Francisco, CA 94117

    (415) 353-4289

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Society of Plastic Surgeons

    Member

    What is Dr. Tai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518980283.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tai?

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

    What is Dr. Chau Tai's specialty?

    Dr. Tai is a Plastic Hand Surgeon near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Plastic Hand Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon with specialized training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures of the upper extremity that impact the form and function of the hand and wrist through medical, surgical, and rehabilitative methods.

    Is Dr. Chau Tai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tai is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, John Muir Health Concord 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

    When to see a Plastic Hand Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Chau Tai accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Chau Tai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chau Tai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tai's office at (415) 353-4289 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chau Tai?

    Please contact Dr. Tai's office at (415) 353-4289 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tai's office located?

    Dr. Tai's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chau Tai have?

    Dr. Chau Tai is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.