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Dr. Katherine Fu, MD
Palm Springs, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fu, Plastic Surgeon in Palm Springs, CA?
Dr. Katherine Fu, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palm Springs, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fu graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Fu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fu’s office at (760) 249-2222.
Where did Dr. Fu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fu speak?
Dr. Fu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fu treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Fu 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. Fu. 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:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Loose Skin Folds
- Skin Condition
- Excess Skin
- Skin Redundancy
- Sagging Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
What procedures does Dr. Fu perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Fu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fu. 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:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
- Breast Implant Revision
- Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Capsule Removal
- Complete Breast Capsulectomy
- Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
- Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)
CPT Codes:
- 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Explant Surgery
- Breast Augmentation Removal
- Silicone Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
Does Dr. Fu accept my insurance?
Dr. Fu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 249-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fu accept in Palm Springs, CA?
Dr. Fu in Palm Springs, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other PACE
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fu's office located?
Dr. Katherine Fu's Primary Practice
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E218
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 249-2222
Dr. Katherine Fu's Practice 2
35400 Bob Hope Dr Ste 201
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 249-2222
What is Dr. Fu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780822171.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fu
What is Dr. Katherine Fu's specialty?
Dr. Fu is a Plastic Surgeon near Palm Springs, CA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Fu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Fu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fu is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Katherine Fu accepting new patients in Palm Springs, CA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Fu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Fu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fu's office at (760) 249-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Fu?
Please contact Dr. Fu's office at (760) 249-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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