40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chia, Infectious Disease Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. John Chia, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Chia completed his residency at Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chia is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chia’s office at (310) 784-5880.
Where did Dr. Chia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Chia board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Chia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chia speak?
Dr. Chia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chia typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chia 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. Chia. 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:
- Enterovirus Infection
- Viral Infection
- Enteroviral disease
- Intestinal virus infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B341: Enterovirus infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis
- ME/CFS
- Systemic exertion intolerance disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9332: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chia typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Chia may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Chia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chia accept my insurance?
Dr. Chia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 784-5880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chia accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Chia in Torrance, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chia's office located?
Dr. John Chia's Primary Practice
23430 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 200
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 784-5880
What is Dr. Chia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801876412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chia
What is Dr. John Chia's specialty?
Dr. Chia is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Torrance, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. John Chia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chia is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Chia accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Chia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Chia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chia's office at (310) 784-5880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Chia?
Please contact Dr. Chia's office at (310) 784-5880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Chia have?
Dr. John Chia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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