29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ku, Specialist in Stockton, CA?
Dr. Christine Ku, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Stockton, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Ku is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ku’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ku’s office at (707) 393-4000.
Is Dr. Ku board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Ku, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Ku speak?
Dr. Ku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Ku typically treat?
As a Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
- H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Ku typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Ku performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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 here.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Ku accept my insurance?
Dr. Ku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 393-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ku accept in Stockton, CA?
Dr. Ku in Stockton, 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
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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 1144327248.
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. Christine Ku's specialty?
Dr. Ku is a Specialist near Stockton, CA.
Is this Dr. Christine Ku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ku is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center 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
When to see a Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christine Ku accepting new patients in Stockton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Ku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Ku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ku's office at (707) 393-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Ku?
Please contact Dr. Ku's office at (707) 393-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Ku have?
Dr. Christine Ku is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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