20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chu, Internist in Revere, MA?
Dr. Benson Chu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Revere, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Chu graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed his residency at Boston Med Center. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, 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 (781) 485-6300.
Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Med Center
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus | University of Massachusetts Med School
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
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:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G219: Secondary parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benson Chu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 485-6300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Revere, MA?
Dr. Chu in Revere, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
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 1356305155.
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. Benson Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Internist near Revere, MA.
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. Benson Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Concord Hospital – Laconia 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
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Is Benson Chu accepting new patients in Revere, MA?
Yes, Dr. Benson Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benson Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (781) 485-6300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benson Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (781) 485-6300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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