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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ku, Endocrinologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Stephen Ku, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ku is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ku’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ku’s office at (650) 493-5000.
What languages does Dr. Ku speak?
Dr. Ku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ku treat?
As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Ku 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. Ku. 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:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Osteoporosis
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Secondary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning Disease
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Ku perform as a Endocrinologist?
As a Endocrinologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stephen Ku may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ku's office.
Does Dr. Ku accept my insurance?
Dr. Ku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 493-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ku accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ku in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ku's office located?
What is Dr. Ku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477846947.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ku
What is Dr. Stephen Ku's specialty?
Dr. Ku is a Endocrinologist near Stanford, CA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Ku to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Ku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ku is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
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Is Stephen Ku accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Ku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Ku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ku's office at (650) 493-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Ku?
Please contact Dr. Ku's office at (650) 493-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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