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Dr. Catherine Chung, MD

Anesthesiologist

Santa Ana, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chung, Anesthesiologist in Santa Ana, CA?

    Dr. Catherine Chung, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Chung graduated from University of California. Dr. Chung is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chung’s office at (714) 953-3515.

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

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Chung speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chung typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prenatal Care
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chung typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine 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 (714) 953-3515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Chung in Santa Ana, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • MHH Healthcare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • South Atlantic Medical Group IPA

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Chung's Primary Practice

    1001 N Tustin Ave

    Santa Ana, CA 92705

    (714) 953-3515

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    Dr. Catherine Chung's Practice 2

    2701 S Bristol St

    Santa Ana, CA 92704

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    Dr. Catherine Chung's Practice 3

    2601 E Chapman Ave

    Orange, CA 92869

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    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 1205820586.

    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. Catherine Chung's specialty?

    Dr. Chung is an Anesthesiologist near Santa Ana, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chung is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Uci 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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. Catherine Chung accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Catherine Chung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (714) 953-3515 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (714) 953-3515 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Chung's offices are located in Santa Ana, CA and Orange, CA.