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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chu, Internist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Benjamin Chu is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT. He is board certified. Dr. Chu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (860) 249-6291.
Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Chu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Chu is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chu typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 249-6291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Chu in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chu's office located?
What is Dr. Chu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689848517.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chu
What is Dr. Benjamin Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Internist near Hartford, CT.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Windham Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Midstate Medical Center, Middlesex Hospital, Hartford Healthcare Manchester Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Chu accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (860) 249-6291 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (860) 249-6291 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Chu have?
Dr. Benjamin Chu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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