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Dr. Jennifer Vu, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Vu, Pediatrician in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Jennifer Vu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Vu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vu’s office at (412) 466-5004.

    What languages does Dr. Vu speak?

    Dr. Vu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Vu typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Vu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Vu typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Vu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Vu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 466-5004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vu accept in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Vu in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Jefferson Health

    • Risant Health

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Vu's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Vu's Primary Practice

    810 Clairton Blvd Ste 100

    Pittsburgh, PA 15236

    (412) 466-5004

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    What hospitals are Dr. Vu affiliated with?

    Dr. Vu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ahn Brentwood Neighborhood Hospital,Brentwood, PA

    What is Dr. Vu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083233969.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vu

    What is Dr. Jennifer Vu's specialty?

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Jennifer Vu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Vu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ahn Brentwood Neighborhood Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Jennifer Vu accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Vu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Vu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (412) 466-5004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Vu?

    Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (412) 466-5004 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vu's office located?

    Dr. Vu's office is located in Pittsburgh, PA.