26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Chu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Laurie Chu, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Chu graduated from University of Hawaii. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (562) 461-3000.
Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Hawaii
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chu treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Chu perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laurie 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chu's office.
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Chu in Bellflower, 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
City of Los Angeles
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
St Vincent IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1013084029.
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. Laurie Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bellflower, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Chu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laurie Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Downey Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Laurie Chu accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laurie Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurie Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurie Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (562) 461-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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