Physician Profile
Joseph Y. Chung, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chung
Joseph Y. Chung, M.D. practices surgery in Gibson City, IL. Joseph is a 2003 graduate of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 399 Medicare patients across 436 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (217) 784-4297
- Email not available
Practice Locations
NO. 1 DOCTORS PARK
Gibson City, IL 60936
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
436 services · 399 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
97 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
64 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
21 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
19 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
12 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
38 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
37 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
32 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph Y. Chung?
Joseph Y. Chung is a general surgeon in Gibson City, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Joseph Y. Chung's address?
Joseph Y. Chung is listed at No. 1 Doctors Park, Gibson City, IL 60936. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Joseph Y. Chung?
The number on file is (217) 784-4297. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Joseph Y. Chung's NPI number?
Joseph Y. Chung's National Provider Identifier is 1992914972. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Joseph Y. Chung train?
Joseph Y. Chung attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph Y. Chung been practicing?
Joseph Y. Chung has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph Y. Chung perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph Y. Chung performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph Y. Chung confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph Y. Chung. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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