Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Xu, Pediatric Endocrinologist in New Brunswick, NJ?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Xu?
Dr. Weizhen Xu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Xu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Growth Disorders, Metabolic Syndrome, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Brunswick, NJ community, Dr. Xu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Xu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Pediatrics | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: Shanghai First Med Coll- Shanghai- (Natl Shanghai M C) | Shanghai Medical College
Is Dr. Xu board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Weizhen Xu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Xu speak?
Dr. Xu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Xu typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Xu 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. Xu. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
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:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Xu typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Weizhen Xu may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Xu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Xu accept my insurance?
Dr. Xu 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. Xu accept in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Xu in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Harvard Pilgrim
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Xu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Xu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Xu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Xu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Xu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881787604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Xu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Xu