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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Neurologist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Laura Wu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (409) 772-0770.
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep Disorder
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
- RBD
- Acting Out Dreams
- Dream Enactment Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
- G4752: REM sleep behavior disorder
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- PSP
- Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
- Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Functional Implants
- Various Medical Devices
- Specialized Implants
- Functional Prosthetics
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9689: Presence of other specified functional implants
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Wu perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Wu may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wu's office.
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-0770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Wu in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?An 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 1649416199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wu
What is Dr. Laura Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Neurologist near Galveston, TX.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laura Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston 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
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Is Laura Wu accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Laura Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (409) 772-0770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (409) 772-0770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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