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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ku, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Amy Ku, MD, PHD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Ku is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ku’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ku’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ku speak?
Dr. Ku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Ku typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Ku 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. Ku. 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:
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Lymphadenopathy
- Swollen Glands
- Enlarged Glands
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R599: Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Lymphocytosis
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- High lymphocyte count
- Elevated lymphocytes
- Lymphocyte increase
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Ku typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Amy Ku may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Ku's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ku accept my insurance?
Dr. Ku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ku accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Ku in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ku's office located?
What is Dr. Ku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649733627.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ku
What is Dr. Amy Ku's specialty?
Dr. Ku is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near New York, NY.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.
Is this Dr. Amy Ku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ku is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Westchester 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 Amy Ku accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amy Ku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Ku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ku's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amy Ku?
Please contact Dr. Ku's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Ku
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032