21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Grove, NY?
Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wu board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
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 Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Ligament Sprain
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Lumbar Sprain
- Back Ligament Injury
- Twisted Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- S335XXD: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Left Lumbago and Sciatica
- Left Back and Leg Pain
- Left Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Chronic Low Back Pain from Discs
- Discogenic Lumbar Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51362: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Electroacupuncture
- Acupuncture with Electrical Stimulation
- E-Stim Acupuncture
- Electrical Acupuncture Therapy
- Acupuncture for Pain
- Needle Therapy with Electricity
CPT Codes:
- 97814: Acupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; With Electrical Stimulation, Each Additional 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient, With Insertion Of Needle(S) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 97813: Acupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; With Electrical Stimulation, Initial 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient
Also known as:
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- OMT
- Osteopathic manipulation
- Manual therapy by DO
CPT Codes:
- 98925: Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT); 1-2 body regions involved
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 265-8258 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Lake Grove, NY?
Dr. Wu in Lake Grove, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. James Wu's Primary Practice
112 Alexander Ave Unit B
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 265-8258
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:
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 1124117189.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wu