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Dr. Katherine Fu, MD
Palm Springs, CA
Accepting patients
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. She is board certified. 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 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female 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:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
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:
- Breast implant hardening
- Other problems with breast implant
- Breast Reconstruction
- Capsular contracture
- Breast implant scar tissue
- Other breast prosthesis issues
- Unspecified breast implant complication
- Breast augmentation device problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8544XA: Capsular contracture of breast implant, initial encounter
- T8549XA: Other mechanical complication of breast prosthesis and implant, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- External Left Breast Prosthesis Fitting and Adjustment
- Breast Reconstruction
- Left Mastectomy Bra Fitting
- Left Breast Form Adjustment
- External Breast Form Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4432: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of external left breast prosthesis
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Which procedures does Dr. Fu perform as a Plastic Surgeon?
As a Plastic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Fu may include:
- Abdominal Wall Surgery
- Acute Burn Resuscitation
- Aesthetic Surgery Consultation
- Aesthetic Surgery Follow Up
- Body Sculpting Consultation
- Body Sculpting Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Biopsy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fu's office.
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
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Commercial
All Other PACE
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Inland Empire
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fu's office located?
Dr. Katherine Fu's Primary Practice
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E150
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(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?
No, Fu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Desert Regional 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
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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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