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Dr. Kyuchal Chong, MD

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chong, Anesthesiologist in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Kyuchal Chong, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. She is board certified. Dr. Chong completed her residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Anesthesiology; Spectrum Hlth-Blodgett Campus, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with Mercy Hospital. Dr. Chong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chong’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Anesthesiology; Spectrum Hlth-Blodgett Campus, Internal Medicine | Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com

    Is Dr. Chong board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kyuchal Chong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Chong speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chong 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. Chong. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chong 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. Chong. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Chong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chong accept in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Chong in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Chong's office located?

    Mercy Hospital

    500 E Market St

    Iowa City, IA 52245

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

    Dr. Chong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407828072.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chong?

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

    What is Dr. Kyuchal Chong's specialty?

    Dr. Chong is a Anesthesiologist near Iowa City, IA.

    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 this Dr. Kyuchal Chong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chong is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kyuchal Chong accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Kyuchal Chong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kyuchal Chong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chong's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kyuchal Chong?

    Please contact Dr. Chong's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kyuchal Chong have?

    Dr. Kyuchal Chong is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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