Dr. Jennifer Wu

Charlestown, MA

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Wu, Physiatrist in Charlestown, MA?

Dr. Jennifer Wu is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Charlestown, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is not currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (617) 952-5299.

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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Wu typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, 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:

Ischemic Stroke
Brain Ischemia
Cerebral Infarction
Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
Stroke due to clot

ICD-10 Codes:

I63522: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left anterior cerebral artery

Also known as:

Generalized Muscle Weakness
Muscle Disorder
Overall Body Weakness
Widespread Muscle Weakness
Systemic Muscle Weakness

ICD-10 Codes:

M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Wu typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Wu 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. 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:

Individual Speech and Language Therapy
Speech-Language Pathology
Voice Therapy
Communication Disorder Treatment
Auditory Processing Therapy

CPT Codes:

92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 952-5299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Charlestown, MA?

Dr. Wu in Charlestown, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

Dr. Jennifer Wu's Primary Practice

300 1st Ave

Charlestown, MA 02129

(617) 952-5299

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Dr. Jennifer Wu's Practice 2

55 Fruit St

Boston, MA 02114

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What hospitals are Dr. Wu affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Wu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Rhode Island Hospital,Providence, RI

Ranked in 2 Procedures

The Miriam Hospital,Providence, RI

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Emerson Health,Concord, MA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Concord Hospital,Concord, NH

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Hartford Hospital,Hartford, CT

Lifespan Of Massachusetts - Taunton Inc,Taunton, MA

What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?A 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 1992230130.

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. Jennifer Wu's specialty?

Dr. Wu is a Physiatrist near Charlestown, MA.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. Jennifer Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Emerson Health, Concord Hospital 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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