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Dr. Catherine Gu, MD

Urologist

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gu, Urologist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Catherine Gu, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gu’s office at (310) 794-7700.

    What languages does Dr. Gu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Gu typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Gu 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. Gu. 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:

    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Impotence
    • ED
    • Erection problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Peyronie's Disease
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Curvature (Peyronie's Disease)
    • Penile curvature
    • Bent penis
    • Induration penis plastica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N486: Induration penis plastica

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Gu typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Gu 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. Gu. 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:

    • Injection for Erectile Dysfunction
    • Penile injection therapy
    • Intracavernosal injection
    • Papaverine injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 54235: Injection Of Corpora Cavernosa With Pharmacologic Agent(S) (Eg, Papaverine, Phentolamine)

    Does Dr. Gu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gu accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Gu in Santa Monica, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Jefferson Health

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gu's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Gu's Primary Practice

    1260 15th St Ste 1200

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 794-7700

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    Dr. Catherine Gu's Practice 2

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 140

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Gu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013478833.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gu?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Gu's specialty?

    Dr. Gu is an Urologist near Santa Monica, CA.

    What does an Urologist do?

    A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.

    Is Dr. Catherine Gu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gu is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, Pa, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Jefferson Bucks Hospital 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 Urologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Catherine Gu accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Gu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Gu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (310) 794-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Gu?

    Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (310) 794-7700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gu's office located?

    Dr. Gu's offices are located in Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles, CA.