Doctor Profile

Dermatology · Dermatology

John Y. Chung

MD · Dermatology · Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
420 E 2ND AVE
SUITE 105
Rome, GA 30161
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 38+ Years Practicing
7.9K
Medicare Patients / yr
41
Procedures Billed
38
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Chung

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Georgia, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Chung is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 30161, GA — the Dermatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (706) 378-2235 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Chung Does

Dr. Chung served 7,863 Medicare patients across 12,781 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 280% above the average Dermatology in Georgia (2,072 patients across 271 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)1,7181,294
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,626222
Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery (77401)1,175239
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,066767
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)817499

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Chung billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Chung is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Hamilton Medical Center

Dalton, GA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Chung practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Chung offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 420 E 2ND AVE, SUITE 105, Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706) 378-2235

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

28 min

Average commute time in this zip · 90% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

69.3091

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Dermatology Doctors near 30161, GA

If Dr. Chung isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest dermatology doctors near 30161, GA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Julia G. GirardDermatology1.7K1.3 mi
Taylor R. SmithDermatology1.8K1.3 mi
Jason SmithDermatology5.7K1.3 mi
Kelli B. BaenderDermatology2.1K20.5 mi
Keith R. HarrisDermatology3.5K20.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Chung takes three steps:

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John Y. Chung: Common Questions

Does Dr. Chung accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Chung is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Chung depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 30161, GA →
Where is Dr. Chung's office?
Dr. Chung practices at 420 E 2ND AVE, SUITE 105, Rome, GA 30161. Phone: (706) 378-2235.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Chung accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (706) 378-2235 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 30161, GA to see available options.
Does Dr. Chung offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Chung as offering telehealth. Call the office at (706) 378-2235 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Chung?
Dr. Chung graduated in 1988 and has been practicing for approximately 38 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Chung treated 7,863 Medicare patients across 41 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Chung is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (706) 378-2235 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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