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Dr. Benjamin Wu, MD

Dr. Benjamin Wu, MD

San Jose, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wu, Cardiologist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Wu, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Wu graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (408) 278-3645.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine | Mayo Clinic Rochester | Stanford University Program

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Wu board certified as a Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wu speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?

    As a Cardiologist, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Wu perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Wu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wu's office.

    Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 278-3645 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in San Jose, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • MIT Health Plans

    • OptumRx

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Wu's Primary Practice

    625 Lincoln Ave

    San Jose, CA 95126

    (408) 278-3645

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    Dr. Benjamin Wu's Practice 2

    2500 Grant Rd Ste 240

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    Dr. Benjamin Wu's Practice 3

    2490 Hospital Dr Ste 311

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    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 1740382381.

    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. Benjamin Wu's specialty?

    Dr. Wu is a Cardiologist near San Jose, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Benjamin Wu accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin Wu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (408) 278-3645 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Wu?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (408) 278-3645 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Wu have?

    Dr. Benjamin Wu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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