Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Albert Wu, MD, PHD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wu graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Wu 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. Wu. 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.
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Turning Outward
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Everted Eyelid
- Eyelid Eversion
- Senile Ectropion
- Spastic Ectropion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02132: Senile ectropion of right lower eyelid
- H02409: Unspecified ptosis of unspecified eyelid
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Excessive Tearing
- Tears
- Watery eyes
- Epiphora
- Tearing eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04203: Unspecified epiphora, bilateral
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Wu perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Wu 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. Wu. 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.
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Closure Surgery with Tarsal Plate Transposition
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Inner Corner Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid Surgery to Help Eye Close (Gold Weight Implant)
- Eyelid Closure Surgery
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsorrhaphy
- Canthorrhaphy
- Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Medial Canthopexy
- Eyelid Corner Repair
- Canthal Tendon Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Lagophthalmos correction
- Gold weight eyelid implant
- Upper eyelid load
- Eyelid closure surgery
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67882: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy; with transposition of tarsal plate
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 21280: Medial canthopexy (separate procedure)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67912: Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
- 67880: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy;
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
Also known as:
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Eye Adhesion Repair
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Symblepharon repair
- conjunctivoplasty
- eyelid adhesion surgery
- ocular adhesion repair
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
CPT Codes:
- 68330: Repair of symblepharon; conjunctivoplasty, without graft
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Eyelid Ectropion Repair
- Ectropion Surgery
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Fix
CPT Codes:
- 67914: Repair of ectropion; suture
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Reconstruction
- Adjacent tissue flap surgery
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Nose reconstruction
- Lip reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Midface Flap Reconstruction
- Zygomaticofacial Flap
- Cheek Flap Surgery
- Midface Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15730: Midface flap (ie, zygomaticofacial flap) with preservation of vascular pedicle(s)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
CPT Codes:
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Wu in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790945046.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wu
What is Dr. Albert Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Stanford, CA. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Albert Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Albert Wu accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Albert Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Albert Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Albert Wu?
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