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Dr. Keith Chu, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chu, Family Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Keith Chu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chu graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Chu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (718) 815-6560.

    Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chu speak?

    Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chu treat?

    As a Family Medicine 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Which procedures does Dr. Chu perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Keith Chu may include:

    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 (718) 815-6560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Chu in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Elderplan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

    Dr. Keith Chu's Primary Practice

    301 E 17th St

    New York, NY 10003

    (718) 815-6560

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    Dr. Keith Chu's Practice 2

    5616 6th Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

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    Dr. Keith Chu's Practice 3

    2079 Forest Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10303

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    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 1821223769.

    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. Keith Chu's specialty?

    Dr. Chu is a Family Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Chu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Keith Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Keith Chu accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Chu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Keith Chu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (718) 815-6560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Keith Chu?

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (718) 815-6560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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