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Dr. Erik Tu, MD

Ophthalmologist

Baldwin Park, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tu, Ophthalmologist in Baldwin Park, CA?

    Dr. Erik Tu, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Baldwin Park, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tu graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Ophthalmology. Dr. Tu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tu’s office at (626) 851-1011.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tu?

    Dr. Erik Tu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Retina/Vitreous Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Baldwin Park, CA community, Dr. Tu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Ny Medical College, Ophthalmology

    • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Tu board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. Erik Tu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Tu speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Tu typically treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tu 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. Tu. 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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Edema
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3581: Retinal edema

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified

    What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Tu typically perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tu 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. Tu. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique

    Does Dr. Tu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 851-1011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tu accept in Baldwin Park, CA?

    Dr. Tu in Baldwin Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Commercial

    • AlphaCare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tu's office located?

    Dr. Erik Tu's Primary Practice

    1011 Baldwin Park Blvd

    Baldwin Park, CA 91706

    (626) 851-1011

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    Dr. Erik Tu's Practice 2

    12761 Schabarum Ave

    Irwindale, CA 91706

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    Dr. Erik Tu's Practice 3

    1255 W Arrow Hwy

    San Dimas, CA 91773

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    What is Dr. Tu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891843736.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tu

    What is Dr. Erik Tu's specialty?

    Dr. Tu is an Ophthalmologist near Baldwin Park, CA.

    What does an Ophthalmologist do?

    An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health.

    Is Dr. Erik Tu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center 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 Dr. Erik Tu accepting new patients in Baldwin Park, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Erik Tu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erik Tu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tu's office at (626) 851-1011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Erik Tu?

    Please contact Dr. Tu's office at (626) 851-1011 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tu's office located?

    Dr. Tu's offices are located in Baldwin Park, CA, Irwindale, CA, and San Dimas, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Erik Tu have?

    Dr. Erik Tu is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.