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Dr. Andrew Wu, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

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    Who is Dr. Wu, Hospitalist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Wu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. 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 Dr. Wu treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Severe Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Systemic Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock

    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:

    • Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
    • Alcohol
    • Alcohol Detoxification
    • Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
    • Alcoholism Withdrawal
    • Quitting Alcohol Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10939: Alcohol use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Hepatic Encephalopathy
    • Portosystemic encephalopathy
    • PSE
    • Brain fog from liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Wu perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Andrew Wu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wu's office.

    Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

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

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Wu in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Contra Costa

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Wu's Primary Practice

    1661 Soquel Dr

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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    Dr. Andrew Wu's Practice 2

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    Dr. Andrew Wu's Practice 3

    2900 Chanticleer Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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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 1629129812.

    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. Andrew Wu's specialty?

    Dr. Wu is a Hospitalist near Santa Cruz, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Wu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Andrew Wu accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Andrew Wu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Wu?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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