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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Hospitalist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Yichen Wu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (412) 692-4942.
Is Dr. Wu board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Yichen Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Yichen Wu may include:
Please contact Dr. Wu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 692-4942 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Wu in San Francisco, 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
Centene Corporation
Chinese Community Health Plan
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. Yichen Wu's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(412) 692-4942
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 1871722611.
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. Yichen Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Hospitalist near San Francisco, 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. Yichen Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Uc Davis Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Yichen Wu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yichen Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yichen Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (412) 692-4942 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yichen Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (412) 692-4942 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yichen Wu have?
Dr. Yichen Wu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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