Who is Dr. Tu, Ophthalmologist in Manchester, CT?
Where did Dr. Tu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Health Sciences | Rutgers University
What languages does Dr. Tu speak?
Dr. Tu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Tu typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tu 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. Tu. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Age-Related Farsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Presbyopia
- Aging Eyes
- Difficulty Reading Up Close
ICD-10 Codes:
- H524: Presbyopia
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Tu typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tu 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. Tu. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Tu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tu accept in Manchester, CT?
Dr. Tu in Manchester, CT 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tu affiliated with?
Dr. Tu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922108901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tu