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Dr. Shasha Wu, MD, PHD

Epilepsy Specialist, Neurologist

Crown Point, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wu, Epilepsy Specialist in Crown Point, IN?

    Dr. Shasha Wu, MD, PHD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Crown Point, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wu graduated from Baotou Medical College and completed her residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Program. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (773) 834-3894.

    Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care Program

    • Medical School: Baotou Medical College

    Is Dr. Wu board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Shasha Wu, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Wu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Wu typically treat?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Wu typically perform?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shasha Wu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 834-3894 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Crown Point, IN?

    Dr. Wu in Crown Point, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Shasha Wu's Primary Practice

    10855 Virginia St Ste 1700

    Crown Point, IN 46307

    (773) 834-3894

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    Dr. Shasha Wu's Practice 2

    5841 S Maryland Ave Ste MC7082

    Chicago, IL 60637

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    Dr. Shasha Wu's Practice 3

    19550 Governors Hwy Ste 2650

    Homewood, IL 60422

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    What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?A 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 1083833412.

    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. Shasha Wu's specialty?

    Dr. Wu is an Epilepsy Specialist near Crown Point, IN.

    What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?

    Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

    Is Dr. Shasha Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Silver Cross 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 Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Shasha Wu accepting new patients in Crown Point, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Shasha Wu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shasha Wu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (773) 834-3894 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shasha Wu?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (773) 834-3894 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Wu's offices are located in Crown Point, IN, Chicago, IL, and Homewood, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shasha Wu have?

    Dr. Shasha Wu is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.