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Dr. Gary Chu, MD

Hospitalist

Sacramento, CA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chu, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Gary Chu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Chu graduated from Meharry Medical College and completed his residency at Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (916) 688-2000.

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

    • Residency: Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Meharry Medical College

    Is Dr. Chu board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Chu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chu speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chu typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chu typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Chu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 688-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

    Dr. Gary Chu's Primary Practice

    6600 Bruceville Rd

    Sacramento, CA 95823

    (916) 688-2000

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    Dr. Gary Chu's Practice 2

    7373 West Ln

    Stockton, CA 95210

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

    Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891873527.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chu?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Chu's specialty?

    Dr. Chu is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, 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 Dr. Gary Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center 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 Dr. Gary Chu accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Chu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Chu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (916) 688-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Chu?

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (916) 688-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

    Dr. Chu's offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Stockton, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Chu have?

    Dr. Gary Chu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.