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Who is Dr. Ching, Foot Surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Benedict Ching is a Foot Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA. Dr. Ching is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ching’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ching’s office at (714) 861-4637.
What languages does Dr. Ching speak?
Dr. Ching and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ching treat?
As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Ching 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. Ching. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease and Gangrene
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Gangrene
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease with Gangrene
- PAD with Tissue Death
- Circulation Problems with Gangrene from Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1152: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Ram's Horn Nails
- Nail Disease
- Onychogryphosis
- Thickened nails
- Curved nails
ICD-10 Codes:
- L602: Onychogryphosis
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97501: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot limited to breakdown of skin
- L97502: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of unspecified foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Corns and Calluses
- Hard Skin
- Foot Calluses
- Thick Skin Patches
ICD-10 Codes:
- L84: Corns and callosities
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hammer Toe
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Claw Toe
- Mallet Toe
- Bent Toe
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2040: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot
Also known as:
- Right Foot Bunion
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Bunion
- Right Hallux Valgus
- Right Big Toe Deformity
- Right Foot Bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- M21611: Bunion of right foot
Also known as:
- Plantar wart
- Warts
- Foot wart
- Verruca plantaris
ICD-10 Codes:
- B070: Plantar wart
Also known as:
- Right Toe Pain
- Pain
- Toe Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right toes
- Right toe discomfort
- Pain in right foot digits
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79674: Pain in right toe(s)
What procedures does Dr. Ching perform?
As a Foot Surgeon, Dr. Ching 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. Ching. 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:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Partial or Complete Nail Removal (Additional Nail)
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11732: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; each additional nail plate (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: 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, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Foot Abscess Drainage (Multiple Areas)
- Deep Foot Infection Drainage
- Foot Tendon Sheath Incision
- Multiple Foot Abscess Treatment
- Foot Fascia Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 28003: Incision and drainage below fascia, with or without tendon sheath involvement, foot; multiple areas
Also known as:
- Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
- Partial Foot Amputation
- Metatarsal Amputation
- Toe Removal with Metatarsal
- Transmetatarsal amputation
- Foot removal surgery
- Forefoot amputation
CPT Codes:
- 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
- 28805: Amputation, foot; transmetatarsal
Also known as:
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Foot Tendon or Joint Lesion Removal
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Foot ganglion cyst removal
- Foot tendon sheath excision
- Foot synovectomy
- Foot lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28090: Excision of lesion, tendon, tendon sheath, or capsule (including synovectomy) (eg, cyst or ganglion); foot
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Incision for Infection
- Foot Osteomyelitis Incision
- Bone Abscess Drainage Foot
- Foot Bone Cortex Incision
CPT Codes:
- 28005: Incision, bone cortex (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), foot
Also known as:
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Does Dr. Ching accept my insurance?
Dr. Ching accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 861-4637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ching accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Ching in Fountain Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Heritage Health
Medicare
Mohawk Industries
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ching's office located?
Dr. Benedict Ching's Primary Practice
18111 Brookhurst St Ste 3400
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 861-4637
What is Dr. Ching's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326038274.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ching?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ching
What is Dr. Benedict Ching's specialty?
Dr. Ching is a Foot Surgeon near Fountain Valley, CA. A foot surgeon, typically a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon, has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot and ankle. They use both surgical and non-surgical treatments for issues such as fractures, deformities, and chronic pain, aiming to restore function and improve overall foot health. Contact Dr. Ching to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benedict Ching affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ching is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, UCI Health - Fountain Valley, South Coast Global 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 Benedict Ching accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benedict Ching is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benedict Ching offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ching's office at (714) 861-4637 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benedict Ching?
Please contact Dr. Ching's office at (714) 861-4637 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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