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Who is Dr. Chiang, Pediatric Urologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. George Chiang, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chiang graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lahey Clinic, Urology; Lahey Clinic, General Surgery. Dr. Chiang is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiang’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chiang?
Dr. George Chiang, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Urologist 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. Chiang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neurogenic Bladder, Spina Bifida, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Chiang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chiang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lahey Clinic, Urology; Lahey Clinic, General Surgery
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chiang board certified as a Pediatric Urologist?
Yes, Dr. George Chiang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Chiang speak?
Dr. Chiang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chiang treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Chiang 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. Chiang. 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:
- Phimosis
- Other Penis Disorder
- Twisted Penis
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various penile conditions
- Unspecified penis problems
- Penis abnormalities
- Penile torsion
- Penis twisting
- Acquired penile twist
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N4889: Other specified disorders of penis
- N4882: Acquired torsion of penis
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- One Ectopic Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
- Unilateral Ectopic Testis
- Misplaced Testicle
- Cryptorchidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
- Q5301: Ectopic testis, unilateral
Also known as:
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Torsion
- Testicular Disorder
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
- Twisted testicle
- Testicle twisting
- Torsion of testis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
- N4400: Torsion of testis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Urinary System Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Various urinary problems
- Uncommon urinary conditions
- Urinary tract issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N398: Other specified disorders of urinary system
Also known as:
- History of Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Past UTI
- Previous Bladder Infection
- History of Kidney Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Bedwetting
- Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Nighttime Wetting
- Childhood Bedwetting
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
Also known as:
- History of Other Urinary System Disease
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Past bladder problems
- Previous kidney conditions
- History of urinary tract issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87448: Personal history of other diseases of urinary system
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Bilateral Ectopic Testicles
- Testicular Disorder
- Both Testicles Misplaced
- Congenital Bilateral Ectopic Testis
- Abnormal Testicle Position (Both Sides)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5302: Ectopic testes, bilateral
Also known as:
- Neurogenic Bowel
- Digestive Disease
- Nerve-Related Bowel Dysfunction
- Neuropathic Bowel
ICD-10 Codes:
- K592: Neurogenic bowel, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Chiang perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Chiang 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. Chiang. 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:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Testicle Lesion Removal
- Undescended Testicle Surgery (Abdominal)
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Extraparenchymal Testis Lesion Excision
- Testicular Mass Removal
- Lesion Excision from Outside Testicle
- Abdominal Testicle Repair
- Fowler-Stephens Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54512: Excision of extraparenchymal lesion of testis
- 54650: Orchiopexy, abdominal approach, for intra-abdominal testis (eg, Fowler-Stephens)
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Injection for Erectile Dysfunction
- Penile injection therapy
- Intracavernosal injection
- Papaverine injection
CPT Codes:
- 54235: Injection Of Corpora Cavernosa With Pharmacologic Agent(S) (Eg, Papaverine, Phentolamine)
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Epididymis Lesion Removal
- Epididymal lesion excision
- Removal of epididymal mass
- Epididymis cyst removal
CPT Codes:
- 54830: Excision of local lesion of epididymis
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Magpi Procedure
- V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
Also known as:
- Search for Undescended Testicle
- Exploration for cryptorchidism
- Undescended testicle surgery
- Inguinal/scrotal exploration for testis
CPT Codes:
- 54550: Exploration for undescended testis (inguinal or scrotal area)
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
- Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
- Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
- Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Bladder Injection for Overactivity
- Bladder Chemodenervation
- Botox for Bladder
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
- Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
- 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
- Injection of Dye or Air into Abdomen
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Peritoneal Injection
- Contrast Injection for Abdomen
- Air Injection into Abdomen
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 49400: Injection of air or contrast into peritoneal cavity (separate procedure)
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Urethra Widening Procedure
- Urethral Stricture Dilation
- Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
- Urethral Calibration
CPT Codes:
- 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Complicated Foreign Body Removal
- Cystourethroscopy with Stone Removal
- Ureteral Stent Removal
- Bladder Foreign Body Removal
CPT Codes:
- 52315: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); complicated
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Ureter Stent Insertion
- Ureteral Stent Placement
- Ureterotomy with Stent
- Kidney Tube Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types
Also known as:
- Ureter Re-implantation into Bladder with Tailoring
- Ureteroneocystostomy
- Ureteral Re-implantation Surgery
- Bladder Connection Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50783: Ureteroneocystostomy; with extensive ureteral tailoring
Also known as:
- Bladder Opening with Drainage (Cystostomy)
- Cystostomy
- Cystotomy with Drainage
- Surgical Bladder Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 51040: Cystostomy, cystotomy with drainage
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:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
- Gastrostomy Tube Change
- Cecostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Ileoscopy Through Stoma
- Diagnostic ileoscopy via stoma
- Ileum examination through ostomy
- Small bowel endoscopy via stoma
CPT Codes:
- 44380: Ileoscopy, through stoma; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Chiang accept my insurance?
Dr. Chiang 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. Chiang accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Chiang in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Family Health Network
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Inland Empire
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Chiang's office located?
What is Dr. Chiang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chiang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093773954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chiang
What is Dr. George Chiang's specialty?
Dr. Chiang is a Pediatric Urologist near San Diego, CA. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Chiang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Chiang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chiang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, UC San Diego Medical Center. 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 George Chiang accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Chiang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Chiang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chiang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Chiang?
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Which board certifications does Dr. George Chiang have?
Dr. George Chiang is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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