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Dr. Christian Chung, MD

Dr. Christian Chung, MD

Fayetteville, NC

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    Who is Dr. Chung, Gastroenterologist in Fayetteville, NC?

    Dr. Christian Chung, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chung completed his residency at Westchester Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, and Cumberland County Medical Society. Dr. Chung is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (910) 323-2477.

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

    • Residency: Westchester Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Li Jewish Med Center | Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    • Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc

    Is Dr. Chung board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christian Chung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1989, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1987

    What languages does Dr. Chung speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Chung treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • History of Adenomatous and Serrated Colon Polyps
    • Past Colon Polyps
    • Previous Adenomas
    • History of Precancerous Colon Growths

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z860101: Personal history of adenomatous and serrated colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    What procedures does Dr. Chung perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Chung 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. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
    • Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
    • Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
    • EGD with Bleeding Control
    • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
    • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Chung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 323-2477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chung accept in Fayetteville, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Christian Chung's Primary Practice

    1880 Quiet Cv

    Fayetteville, NC 28304

    (910) 323-2477

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    Dr. Christian Chung's Practice 2

    1638 Owen Dr

    Fayetteville, NC 28304

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Gastroenterology

    Member

    American Gastroenterological Association

    Member

    Cumberland County Medical Society

    Member

    What is Dr. Chung's NPI number?An 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 1801891379.

    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. Christian Chung's specialty?

    Dr. Chung is a Gastroenterologist near Fayetteville, NC. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Chung to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Chung is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville Va Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christian Chung accepting new patients in Fayetteville, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Christian Chung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (910) 323-2477 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christian Chung?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (910) 323-2477 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christian Chung have?

    Dr. Christian Chung is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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