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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vu, Hospitalist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Ky Vu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Vu completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Vu is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vu’s office at (714) 395-4595.
Where did Dr. Vu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
Is Dr. Vu board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Ky Vu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vu speak?
Dr. Vu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vu typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vu typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ky Vu may include:
Please contact Dr. Vu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vu accept my insurance?
Dr. Vu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 395-4595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vu accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Vu in Fountain Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Astiva Health
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Clever Care Health Plan
HealthSmart
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vu's office located?
What is Dr. Vu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801812664.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vu
What is Dr. Ky Vu's specialty?
Dr. Vu is a Hospitalist near Fountain Valley, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Ky Vu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vu is affiliated with Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Uci Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ky Vu accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ky Vu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ky Vu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (714) 395-4595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ky Vu?
Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (714) 395-4595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ky Vu have?
Dr. Ky Vu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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