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Who is Dr. Wu, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Alvin Wu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (336) 716-3245.
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvin Wu may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Wu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 716-3245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Wu in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
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 1972062875.
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. Alvin Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Lexington, KY.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Alvin Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alvin Wu accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Alvin Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvin Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (336) 716-3245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvin Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (336) 716-3245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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