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Dr. William Tu, MD

Dr. William Tu, MD

Woodland Hills, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tu, Internist in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. William Tu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Woodland Hills, CA. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tu graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Tu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tu’s office at (818) 719-2000.

    Where did Dr. Tu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hospital

    • Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tu speak?

    Dr. Tu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tu treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tu 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. Tu. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Patient Refused Vaccination
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice
    • Vaccine refusal
    • Refusal to vaccinate
    • Immunization refusal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
    • Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Cessation Counseling
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
    • Smoking cessation counseling
    • Quitting tobacco support
    • Nicotine addiction counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling

    Which procedures does Dr. Tu perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Tu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tu's office.

    Does Dr. Tu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 719-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tu accept in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. Tu in Woodland Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Tu's office located?

    Dr. William Tu's Primary Practice

    5601 De Soto Ave

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

    (818) 719-2000

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    What is Dr. Tu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346260502.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tu

    What is Dr. William Tu's specialty?

    Dr. Tu is a Internist near Woodland Hills, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Tu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Tu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is William Tu accepting new patients in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. William Tu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Tu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tu's office at (818) 719-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Tu?

    Please contact Dr. Tu's office at (818) 719-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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