Dr. Carolyn Wu, MD

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Wu, Cardiologist in Bethesda, MD?

Dr. Carolyn Wu, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office.

What languages does Dr. Wu speak?

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

Chinese
English

What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wu typically treat?

As a Cardiologist, 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:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Shortness of Breath
Breathing Problems
Difficulty breathing
Breathlessness
Dyspnea

ICD-10 Codes:

R0602: Shortness of breath

Also known as:

Abnormal EKG
Heart Health Tests
Irregular Electrocardiogram
Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
ECG Abnormalities

ICD-10 Codes:

R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

Also known as:

Heart Palpitations
Fast Heartbeat
Arrhythmia
Skipped Heartbeat
Fluttering Heart
Pounding Heart
Tachycardia
Rapid heart rate
Racing heart

ICD-10 Codes:

R002: Palpitations
R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

Also known as:

Muscle Weakness
Muscle Disorder
Loss of strength
Fatigue
Muscle fatigue

ICD-10 Codes:

R531: Weakness

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Wu typically perform?

As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Carolyn 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?

Please contact Dr. Wu's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

Dr. Carolyn Wu's Primary Practice

6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 200

Bethesda, MD 20817

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Dr. Carolyn Wu's Practice 2

5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 515

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Dr. Carolyn Wu's Practice 3

15005 Shady Grove Rd Ste 340

Rockville, MD 20850

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What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?A 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 1427461797.

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. Carolyn Wu's specialty?

Dr. Wu is a Cardiologist near Bethesda, MD.

What does a Cardiologist do?

An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.

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

No, Dr. Wu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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