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Dr. Khin Thu, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Antioch, CA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thu, Hospitalist in Antioch, CA?

    Dr. Khin Thu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Antioch, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Thu graduated from University of Medicine 1 and completed her residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. Dr. Thu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thu’s office at (925) 756-1192.

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

    • Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: Institute of Medicine I Rangoon | University of Medicine 1

    Is Dr. Thu board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Khin Thu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Thu typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Thu 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. Thu. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Thu typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Khin Thu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Thu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 756-1192 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thu accept in Antioch, CA?

    Dr. Thu in Antioch, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Contra Costa

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Thu's office located?

    Dr. Khin Thu's Primary Practice

    3901 Lone Tree Way

    Antioch, CA 94509

    (925) 756-1192

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    Dr. Khin Thu's Practice 2

    3687 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste 200

    Lafayette, CA 94549

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

    Dr. Thu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649455544.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thu?

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

    What is Dr. Khin Thu's specialty?

    Dr. Thu is a Hospitalist near Antioch, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Khin Thu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thu is affiliated with Sutter Delta Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Eden Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Khin Thu accepting new patients in Antioch, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Khin Thu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Khin Thu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thu's office at (925) 756-1192 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Khin Thu?

    Please contact Dr. Thu's office at (925) 756-1192 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Thu's office located?

    Dr. Thu's offices are located in Antioch, CA and Lafayette, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Khin Thu have?

    Dr. Khin Thu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.