Summary

Dr. Taekae Chong is an internal medicine physician specializing in nephrology with over four decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Throughout his 41-year career, Dr. Chong has developed extensive expertise in kidney health and internal medicine. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Chong practices at multiple locations throughout Indiana, including Lebanon, Carmel, Kokomo, and Indianapolis, with his primary affiliation at Witham Health Services Main Campus Lebanon. He focuses on treating chronic kidney disease and managing diabetic complications that affect the kidneys. His practice includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as creatinine clearance evaluations and protein monitoring to assess kidney function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Taekae Chong has 5 locations

Midwest Colon And Rectal Surgery

2705 N LEBANON ST STE 360LEBANON, IN 46052
Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ascension Saint Vincent Carmel

13500 N Meridian StCarmel, IN 46032

Ascension Saint Vincent Kokomo

1907 W Sycamore StKokomo, IN 46901

Witham Hospital

2605 N Lebanon StLebanon, IN 46052

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Taekae Chong

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Taekae Chong has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Taekae Chong has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrology
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Chong's NPI number is 1548255318.

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What languages does Dr. Taekae Chong speak?
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