About
MELODY CHONG, DPM is an orthopedic surgery located at 3838 CALIFORNIA ST in SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
Melody Chong is one of 93 orthopedic providers listed in SAN FRANCISCO, CA on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 100% of Melody Chong's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was foot and ankle work. Their most frequent service was removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails for 125 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
7
Medicare patients
125
busiest single service
Care setting
94% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
368
125 patients · above the state median of 196
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
41
31 patients · near the state median of 56
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
26
21 patients · below the state median of 91
Placement of strapping to ankle or foot
21
15 patients · below the state median of 38
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less
14
12 patients · below the state median of 50
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths
14
12 patients · below the state median of 108
Training and practice
Melody Chong has been in practice since 1990, after graduating from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.
- Affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus and California Pacific Medical Ctr-Davies Campus Hosp
Registry record
- Licensed in California
- Registered as a sole proprietor
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Training and practice: CMS Doctors and Clinicians list. A graduation year is when training finished, not years of orthopedic experience or a board certification. Affiliations come from Medicare enrollment and may be incomplete.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
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