Dr. Joyce Wu, MD
Los Angeles, CA
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Joyce Wu, MD is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Wu graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Boston City Hospital. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (310) 825-6196.
Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatric Epilepsy, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: Boston City Hospital | Tufts Medical Center | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wu board certified in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joyce Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2003, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2002, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2013, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2012
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities 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.
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Epilepsy
- Epileptic Spasms
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Absence Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Drug-resistant epilepsy
- Refractory epilepsy
- Hard-to-treat epilepsy
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Refractory generalized status epilepticus
- Drug-resistant continuous generalized seizures
- Severe generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40804: Other epilepsy, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40411: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Wu perform as a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist?
As a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joyce Wu may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (310) 825-6196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Wu in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
University of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. Joyce Wu's Primary Practice
10833 Le Conte Ave # 12-441
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-6196
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 1831295138.
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. Joyce Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurological conditions. Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joyce Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joyce Wu accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joyce Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joyce Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (310) 825-6196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joyce Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (310) 825-6196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joyce Wu have?
Dr. Joyce Wu is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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