Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gu, Endocrinologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Yuwei Gu is a board certified endocrinologist in Brooklyn, New York. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Yuwei Gu, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Gu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gu’s office at (917) 300-0553.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Gu speak?
Dr. Gu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gu treat?
As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Gu 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. Gu. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Calcium
- Calcium
- Hypercalcemia
- Excess Calcium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8352: Hypercalcemia
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Does Dr. Gu accept my insurance?
Dr. Gu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gu accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gu in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gu's office located?
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multi-Specialty
7400 18th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(917) 300-0553
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yuwei Gu?
Dr. Gu has appointments available at her Brooklyn, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Gu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508157876.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gu
What is Dr. Yuwei Gu's specialty?
Dr. Gu is a Endocrinologist near Brooklyn, NY. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Gu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yuwei Gu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gu is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital 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 Yuwei Gu accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Yuwei Gu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yuwei Gu offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gu, or call (917) 300-0553 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Yuwei Gu?
Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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7400 18th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204