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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jacqueline Chu, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chu graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital Program, and is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Chu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (617) 889-8580.
Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chu typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Asthma
- Severe Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Severe Asthma
- Acute Severe Asthma Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4551: Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Drug Abuse
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Abuse
- Drug Addiction
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1910: Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chu typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacqueline Chu may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (617) 889-8580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Chu in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chu's office located?
What is Dr. Chu's NPI number?An 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 1477846103.
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. Jacqueline Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Jacqueline Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Lowell General 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jacqueline Chu accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jacqueline Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacqueline Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (617) 889-8580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacqueline Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (617) 889-8580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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