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Dr. Lorinda Chung, MD

Dr. Lorinda Chung, MD

Stanford, CA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chung, Rheumatologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Lorinda Chung, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Chung is currently affiliated with Palo Alto Va Hospital. Dr. Chung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chung’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. Chung’s office at (650) 493-5000.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chung?

    Dr. Lorinda Chung, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chung empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Connective Tissue Disorders, Dermatomyositis, Scleroderma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Chung is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Chung speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Chung typically treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, 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:

    • Scleroderma
    • Systemic scleroderma
    • Systemic Sclerosis
    • Hardening of the Skin
    • Connective Tissue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Myositis
    • Dermatomyositis
    • Polymyositis
    • Muscle Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3390: Dermatopolymyositis, unspecified, organ involvement unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatomyositis without muscle weakness
    • Dermatomyositis sine myositis
    • DM without muscle involvement
    • Adult skin inflammation without muscle pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3313: Other dermatomyositis without myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Raynaud's Phenomenon
    • Raynaud Phenomenon
    • Raynaud’s Phenomenon
    • Raynaud's Disease
    • Raynaud's Syndrome
    • Cold Fingers and Toes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7300: Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
    • Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
    • Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Chung typically perform?

    As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorinda 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 (650) 493-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Chung in Stanford, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Lorinda Chung's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 493-5000

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    Palo Alto Va Hospital

    3801 Miranda Ave

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Dr. Lorinda Chung's Practice 3

    450 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    • Multicriteria decision alysis methods with 1000Minds for developing systemic sclerosis cl, 2014

    • Survival and Predictors of Mortality in Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Pulmory Arterial Hypertension, 2014

    • Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Hospitalized Patients With Systemic Sclerosis, 2014

    • Intertiol consensus criteria for the diagnosis of Rayud's phenomenon., 2014

    • Consensus opinion of a North American Working Group regarding the cl, 2014

    • Recommendations for Screening, 2013

    • Most Patients With Cancer-Associated Dermatomyositis Have Antibodies to Nuclear Matrix Protein NXP, 2013

    • 2013 classification criteria for systemic sclerosis: an American college of rheumatology, 2013

    • 2013 Classification Criteria for Systemic Sclerosis An American College of Rheumatology, 2013

    • Functiol Class Improvement, 2013

    • Magement of the hand in systemic sclerosis., 2013

    • Localized cutaneous fibrosing disorders., 2013

    • Dyspnea Assessment and Pulmory Hypertension in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis, 2013

    • Epidemiology and risk factors for pulmory hypertension in systemic sclerosis., 2013

    • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and dermatomyositis, 2013

    • Clinical presentation and evaluation of dermatomyositis., 2012

    • Hyperuricemia in Young Adults and Risk of Insulin Resistance, Prediabetes, 2012

    • Items for developing revised classification criteria in systemic sclerosis, 2012

    • Clinical trial design in scleroderma: where are we and where do we go next?, 2012

    • Tyrosine kises in inflammatory dermatologic disease, 2011

    • The mucocutaneous and systemic phenotype of dermatomyositis patients with antibodies to MDA5, 2011

    • Pathogenesis of dermatomyositis: role of cytokines and interferon., 2011

    • An Alysis of Connective Tissue Disease, 2011

    • Colonic ulceration as an unusual manifestation of vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis, 2011

    • Endothelin Receptor Antagonists for the Treatment of Rayud's Phenomenon, 2011

    • Hyperuricemia and the risk for subclinical corory atherosclerosis, 2011

    • Characterization of Connective Tissue Disease, 2010

    • A 39-Year-Old Woman With Lupus, Myositis, and a Recalcitrant Vasculopathy, 2010

    • Digital ischemic loss in systemic sclerosis., 2010

    • Vascular disease in systemic sclerosis., 2010

    • Characterizing systemic sclerosis in Northern California: focus on Asian and Hispanic patients, 2009

    • Characterizing systemic sclerosis in Northern California: focus on Asian and Hispanic patients., 2009

    • MQX-503, a Novel Formulation of Nitroglycerin, 2009

    • Molecular Framework for Response to Imatinib Mesylate in Systemic Sclerosis, 2009

    • Maligncy in the Setting of the Anti-Synthetase Syndrome, 2008

    • Pregncy outcomes in systemic sclerosis, primary pulmory hypertension, and sickle cell disease, 2008

    • Hospitalizations and mortality in systemic sclerosis: results from the tionwide Inpatient Sample, 2007

    • A pilot trial of rituximab in the treatment of patients with dermatomyositis, 2007

    • Therapeutic options for digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis., 2007

    • A pilot study of tumor necrosis factor inhibition in erosive, 2007

    • Successful use of rituximab for cutaneous vasculitis, 2006

    • Systemic and locatized scleroderma, 2006

    • A pilot trial of treprostinil for the treatment, 2006

    • Digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis, 2006

    • Outcome of pregncies complicated by systemic sclerosis and mixed connective tissue disease, 2006

    • Bleeding complications in patients on celecoxib and warfarin, 2005

    • Giant cell myocarditis, 2005

    • Antibodies in scleroderma: direct pathogenicity and phenotypic associations., 2004

    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 1427026442.

    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. Lorinda Chung's specialty?

    Dr. Chung is a Rheumatologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does a Rheumatologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.

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

    Yes, Dr. Chung is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Lorinda Chung accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Lorinda Chung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (650) 493-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Chung's office at (650) 493-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chung's office located?

    Dr. Chung's offices are located in Stanford, CA, Palo Alto, CA, and Redwood City, CA.