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Dr. Benjamin Chun, MD

Vienna, VA

26 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Chun, Ophthalmologist in Vienna, VA?

    Dr. Benjamin Chun, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Vienna, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Chun completed his residency at Madigan Army Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Chun is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chun’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chun’s office at (703) 853-1966.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chun?

    Dr. Benjamin Chun, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chun empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cataract Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Laser Refractive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Vienna/VA community, Dr. Chun is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Madigan Army Med Ctr, Ophthalmology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Madigan Army Med Center

    Is Dr. Chun board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Chun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Chun speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Chun treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chun 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. Chun. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Other Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Other Senile Cataract
    • Uncommon Age-Related Cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2589: Other age-related cataract

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG
    • Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Open-angle glaucoma suspect
    • Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
    • H40023: Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
    • H401121: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, mild stage
    • H401111: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, mild stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage
    • H401120: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, stage unspecified
    • H401123: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization

    Also known as:

    • Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • MGD
    • Blocked eyelid glands
    • Eyelid oil gland problem
    • Blocked Eyelid Glands
    • Eyelid Gland Problems
    • Meibomianitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02882: Meibomian gland dysfunction right lower eyelid
    • H02885: Meibomian gland dysfunction left lower eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Tears
    • Dry Eyes
    • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
    • Ocular Dryness
    • Chronic Dry Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04122: Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland

    Also known as:

    • Baggy Eyelids
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Droopy Eyelid Skin
    • Excess Eyelid Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    What procedures does Dr. Chun perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chun 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. Chun. 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:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
    • Glaucoma laser surgery
    • Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
    • Trabeculoplasty
    • Cataract surgery
    • intraocular lens implantation
    • phacoemulsification
    • IOL implant
    • YAG Laser Capsulotomy
    • Posterior Capsulotomy
    • Secondary Cataract Removal
    • Laser Eye Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
    • 66988: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
    • 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    Also known as:

    • Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
    • Glaucoma Canal Dilation
    • Goniotomy Procedure
    • Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
    • Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
    • Canaloplasty
    • Aqueous Outflow Dilation
    • Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
    • Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 65820: Goniotomy
    • 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent

    Also known as:

    • Eyelid Abscess Drainage
    • Blepharotomy for Abscess
    • Eyelid Incision and Drainage
    • Stye Drainage
    • Eyelid Infection Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67700: Blepharotomy, drainage of abscess, eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Plug Insertion
    • Punctal Plug Insertion
    • Lacrimal Punctum Closure
    • Dry Eye Plugs

    CPT Codes:

    • 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each

    Also known as:

    • Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Advanced Cataract Surgery
    • Phacoemulsification with IOL
    • Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Does Dr. Chun accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 853-1966 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chun accept in Vienna, VA?

    Dr. Chun in Vienna, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Chun's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Chun's Primary Practice

    8381 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 345

    Vienna, VA 22182

    (703) 853-1966

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    Dr. Benjamin Chun's Practice 2

    144 S 20th St

    Pittsburgh, PA 15203

    (412) 681-8505

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    Dr. Benjamin Chun's Practice 3

    5438 Centre Ave

    Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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

    Dr. Chun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699747956.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chun?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Chun's specialty?

    Dr. Chun is a Ophthalmologist near Vienna, VA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Chun to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Chun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Chun is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UPMC Shadyside. 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 Benjamin Chun accepting new patients in Vienna, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Chun is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Chun offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chun's office at (703) 853-1966 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Chun?

    Please contact Dr. Chun's office at (703) 853-1966 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Chun have?

    Dr. Benjamin Chun is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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