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Dr. Derek Jue, MD

Dr. Derek Jue, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jue, Family Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Derek Jue, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Jue graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Family Medicine. Dr. Jue is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jue’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jue’s office at (925) 944-9193.

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

    • Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Family Medicine | Ucsf Fresno Med Educ Program | University of California At San Francisco

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | Jehlum Valley College of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Jue board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Jue, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jue speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jue typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jue 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. Jue. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jue typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jue 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. Jue. 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:

    • Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
    • Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
    • Skin foreign object removal
    • Minor foreign body incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Does Dr. Jue accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jue accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 944-9193 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jue accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Jue in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jue's office located?

    Dr. Derek Jue's Primary Practice

    1812 San Miguel Dr

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 944-9193

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

    Dr. Jue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679592976.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jue?

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

    What is Dr. Derek Jue's specialty?

    Dr. Jue is a Family Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Derek Jue affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jue is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Dr. Derek Jue accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Jue is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Derek Jue offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jue's office at (925) 944-9193 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Jue?

    Please contact Dr. Jue's office at (925) 944-9193 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jue's office located?

    Dr. Jue's office is located in Walnut Creek, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Jue have?

    Dr. Derek Jue is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.