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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joo, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Michael Joo, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. Dr. Joo is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joo’s office at (408) 972-3000.
What languages does Dr. Joo speak?
Dr. Joo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Joo typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Joo 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. Joo. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Joo typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Joo may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Joo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joo accept my insurance?
Dr. Joo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joo accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Joo in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
HealthRight Group
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joo's office located?
What is Dr. Joo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780973412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joo
What is Dr. Michael Joo's specialty?
Dr. Joo is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Jose, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Michael Joo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joo is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center 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 Michael Joo accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Joo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Joo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joo's office at (408) 972-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Joo?
Please contact Dr. Joo's office at (408) 972-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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