Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Nephrologist in Tucson, AZ?
Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Vascular IR, MGH, Harvard Medical School, Vascular IR, MA, USA | BWH-MGH, Harvard Medical School, Nephrology, MA, USA | Brigham & Women's Hospital, Fellow:Nephrology | Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellow:Radiology
Residency: Peking Union Medical College Hospital | St. Luke's Hospital | St. Luke's Hospital, Medicine, MO, USA | St Luke's Hospital Program
Medical School: Tong Ji University Med School | Tongji Med University Wuhan Hubei China
Is Dr. Wu board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004
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 Nephrologist like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Wu in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
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:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
Member of American Society of Nephrology
Awards
Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Award – NIH
The Athanasoulis Teaching Award – MGH
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awar, National Institut, 2002
Partners in Excellence Award – MGH, Partners Healthcare Sytem, 2008
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 1306836481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wu