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Dr. Karen Wu, MD

Fair Lawn, NJ

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wu, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Fair Lawn, NJ?

    Dr. Karen Wu, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fair Lawn, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Wu graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed her residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Pediatrics. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (201) 487-1521.

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

    • Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Pediatrics | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Wu board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wu typically treat?

    As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, 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 here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wu typically perform?

    As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Wu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 487-1521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Fair Lawn, NJ?

    Dr. Wu in Fair Lawn, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Karen Wu's Primary Practice

    17-10 Fair Lawn Ave

    Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

    (201) 487-1521

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    Dr. Karen Wu's Practice 2

    1011 Clifton Ave Ste 11

    Clifton, NJ 07013

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    Dr. Karen Wu's Practice 3

    940 Main St

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

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    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 1487718946.

    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. Karen Wu's specialty?

    Dr. Wu is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Fair Lawn, NJ.

    Is this Dr. Karen Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Englewood Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton 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

    When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Karen Wu accepting new patients in Fair Lawn, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Wu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Wu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (201) 487-1521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Wu?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (201) 487-1521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Wu have?

    Dr. Karen Wu is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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