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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Thoracic Surgeon in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. James Wu, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (626) 666-5820.
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Wu 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. Wu. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Respiratory or Chest Organ Cancer
- Cancer
- Past respiratory cancer
- Previous intrathoracic malignancy
- History of chest tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8529: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other respiratory and intrathoracic organs
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Wu 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. Wu. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
- Thoracoscopy with Pleura Removal
- Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
- Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
- Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS pleurectomy
- Surgical pleura removal
- Lung lining removal surgery
- Thoracoscopic pleurectomy
- VATS Pleurodesis
- Lung Lining Fusion
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Mechanical Pleurodesis
- Thoracoscopic lung decortication
- Pleural peel removal
- Lung lining surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
- 32656: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with parietal pleurectomy
- 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
- 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
Also known as:
- Lung Cavity Foreign Body Removal (Thoracoscopy)
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Pleural Foreign Body Removal
- Thoracoscopic Fibrin Removal
CPT Codes:
- 32653: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of intrapleural foreign body or fibrin deposit
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Open Chest Surgery for Lung Injury
- Thoracotomy for Trauma
- Lung Repair Surgery
- Chest Hemorrhage Control
CPT Codes:
- 32110: Thoracotomy; with control of traumatic hemorrhage and/or repair of lung tear
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 666-5820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Wu in Pasadena, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. James Wu's Primary Practice
260 S Los Robles Ave Ste 118
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 666-5820
What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407873995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wu
What is Dr. James Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Thoracic Surgeon near Pasadena, CA.
What does a Thoracic Surgeon do?
A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty.
Is this Dr. James Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Adventist Health White Memorial, Los Angeles General Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 James Wu accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (626) 666-5820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (626) 666-5820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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