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- 3838 California St, Ste. 601, San Francisco, CA 94118
About Dr. Chong
Melody Chong, DPM practices podiatry in San Francisco, CA. Melody is a 1990 graduate of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Melody cared for 650 Medicare patients across 1,221 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497786040.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (415) 386-3338
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3838 CALIFORNIA ST STE. 601
San Francisco, CA 94118
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Toe lengthening surgery
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Tendon procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,221 services · 650 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
329 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
41 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
39 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Placement of strapping to ankle or foot | Procedure | 29540 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11305 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11300 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
247 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
183 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in San Francisco 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chong specialize in?
Dr. Chong is a podiatry in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chong located?
Dr. Chong is listed at 3838 California St Ste. 601, San Francisco, CA 94118. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chong's phone number?
The number on file is (415) 386-3338. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chong's NPI number?
Dr. Chong's National Provider Identifier is 1497786040. 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 Dr. Chong go to medical school?
Dr. Chong attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chong been practicing?
Dr. Chong has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chong do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chong performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth and removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chong confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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