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Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Arthur Chung, MD)
Specializes in: Radiation Oncology
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, and more.
1043 Elm Avenue Suite 110
Long Beach, CA 90813

Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD is a radiation oncologist in Long Beach, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD is affiliated with Providence, Astrana Health, Allied Pacific IPA, ADVANCED RADIATION ONCOLOGY MED GRP INC, CHAD SILA M D A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION and Alpha Care Medical Group.

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Office Locations

Alpha Care Medical Group

1043 Elm Avenue Suite 110
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 491-9890
(562) 491-9091
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Alpha Care Medical Group

1300 N Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 642-6927
(323) 642-6945
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Alpha Care Medical Group

14608 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 978-4970
(310) 978-8668
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Alpha Care Medical Group

1649 Termino Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 294-4927
1-855-554-1054
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Providence

2707 East Valley Boulevard Suite 109
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 956-8009
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Alpha Care Medical Group

36320 Inland Valley Drive Suite 207
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 468-8588
(951) 468-8587
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Alpha Care Medical Group

4500 Olivewood Avenue #150
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 289-0453
(951) 213-6955
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Alpha Care Medical Group

510 N. Prospect Avenue Suite 118
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(424) 452-6068
(424) 452-6069
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Some issues Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD can help you with:

External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.

EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:

  • Conventional external beam radiation therapy, which delivers a single beam of radiation from multiple directions. Conventional EBRT is commonly used to treat brain tumors, particularly when the entire brain needs treatment.
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which uses smaller beams with adjustable intensity levels, so the most intense beams can be directed at the tumor. IMRT is used in several types of cancers, including prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and lung cancers.
  • Orthovoltage, which uses low energy X-rays that do not penetrate the skin very deeply. Orthovoltage is typically used for skin cancers or other skin conditions.
  • Proton therapy, which uses a particle accelerator to deliver positively charged particles (protons) for cancer treatment. Proton beams can be controlled more precisely than X-rays, so there is less risk of damage to healthy tissue. This makes proton therapy a good option for younger patients, as other types of EBRT pose long-term risks such as growth problems and heart disease.
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is a non-surgical type of radiation therapy that uses 3-D imaging to directly target tumors and avoid healthy tissue. SRS is often used for small tumors, particularly those in the brain (cranial radiosurgery) and spine (spinal radiosurgery). When performed outside of the brain and spine, it is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.

EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Radioembolization (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy)

Radioembolization, or selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation to treat liver tumors. By targeting the hepatic artery, or the main blood vessel that supplies the liver, radioembolization can cut off the blood supply to liver tumors. The tumors shrink, and minimal damage is done to healthy tissue. Radioembolization is a treatment option for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or other radiation therapies, for liver cancer that is confined to the liver, or for liver cancer patients that have more than 3 months of life expectancy.

To perform radioembolization, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and threaded to the liver. Radioactive beads, or pellets, are delivered through the catheter. The pellets will continuously deliver radiation for 10-14 days. The pellets will remain in the body permanently without causing any complications. If the tumor or cancer is confined to one portion of the liver, radioembolization will be performed in one treatment session. If both sides of the liver are affected, a second treatment session will be done about 8 weeks after the first.

Typically, most patients can return home and do light activity within hours following the procedure. Patients will be given medication to treat any possible side effects, which can include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or tiredness.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Age
From 65 to 74 11
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension and cancer.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Long Beach, CA during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 261
radiation therapy 217

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 30
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 23
Black 0
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 39
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 49
Dementia 15
Cancer 56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 152

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 30
Female 26
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 122

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 29
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 16
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 83

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 17
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 12
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2020 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 53
Dementia 0
Cancer 68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 18
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 13
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 20
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Long Beach, CA during 2022 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 308
radiation therapy 395

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 40
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 20
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2022 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Long Beach, CA during 2023 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 217
radiation therapy 170

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 34
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 24
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated during 2023 were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Long Beach, CA were radiation therapy.

doctor visit 157
radiation therapy 260

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 24
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 14
Non-Hispanic White 13
Hispanic 10
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 4
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 5
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 1
Cancer 57

Education & Training

Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Astrana Health
Allied Pacific IPA
ADVANCED RADIATION ONCOLOGY MED GRP INC
CHAD SILA M D A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Alpha Care Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Aetna HMO
CIGNA HMO
Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Shield of California
Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Long Beach, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-18 
Dr. Chung is a true professional, but what makes him special is his authenticity. I believed I needed this with a Radiation Oncologist, and it proved true throughout my Radiation Treatment. Coming into my need for radiation treatment, I basically fired my primary care physician and the specialist he sent me to for care. I needed more, and I got that, especially with Dr. Chung. His resume speaks for itself, but if you have any doubts about who should handle your Radiation Oncology make sure you consult with him before you make a final decision, you won't regret it. His staff is excellent and welcomed me warmly every day. I consider myself lucky to have been referred to him.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arthur Sungsoo Chung, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. $466 Halcyon
$155 		TrueBeam
$139
$172
Boston Scientific Corporation $409 GENERAL BPH
$149 		rezum Generator
$139 		Rezum
$99 		ACCUMAX
$22
RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) $382
$382
Pfizer Inc. $93 IBRANCE
$93
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $62 PYLARIFY
$62
Other $243 IMFINZI
$46 		POSLUMA
$24 		Prolaris
$23 		Optics
$21 		SUBSYS
$21 		Other
$107
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,273
Entertainment $382

Biography

Dr. Arthur Chung is a radiation oncology specialist in West Covina, CA. These areas are among Dr. Chung's clinical interests: radioembolization (selective internal radiation therapy), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). He can accept Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Chung is professionally affiliated with Providence.

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