Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Woo, Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Woo?
Dr. Heide Woo, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Woo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica, CA community, Dr. Woo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Woo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles
Is Dr. Woo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Heide Woo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 1993, American Board of Pediatrics since 2008
What languages does Dr. Woo speak?
Dr. Woo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Woo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Woo 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. Woo. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Woo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Heide Woo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Woo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Woo accept my insurance?
Dr. Woo 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. Woo accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Woo in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Woo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Woo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Woo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
Top Women Southern California Super Doctors
Los Angeles Super Doctors
What is Dr. Woo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Woo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366453086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Woo
What is Dr. Heide Woo's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.