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Dr. Tina Chu, MD

San Marcos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chu, Pediatrician in San Marcos, CA?

    Dr. Tina Chu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Marcos, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (760) 806-5700.

    What languages does Dr. Chu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chu treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Jaundice
    • Yellow Skin
    • Yellow Eyes
    • Icterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R17: Unspecified jaundice

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Also known as:

    • Slow Transit Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Chronic Constipation
    • Sluggish Bowel
    • Colonic Inertia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5901: Slow transit constipation

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Lung Disorder
    • Other Breathing Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
    • Specific Lung Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Infantile Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Baby eczema
    • Childhood atopic dermatitis
    • Infant skin rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2083: Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema

    Also known as:

    • Flat Head Syndrome
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Misshapen Head
    • Asymmetrical Head Shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q673: Plagiocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Which procedures does Dr. Chu perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Tina Chu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 806-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in San Marcos, CA?

    Dr. Chu in San Marcos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scripps Health

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

    Dr. Tina Chu's Primary Practice

    111 Campus Way Ste 301

    San Marcos, CA 92078

    (760) 806-5700

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    Dr. Tina Chu's Practice 2

    3998 Vista Way

    Oceanside, CA 92056

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

    Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386030831.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chu?

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

    What is Dr. Tina Chu's specialty?

    Dr. Chu is a Pediatrician near San Marcos, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Chu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tina Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Tina Chu accepting new patients in San Marcos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tina Chu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tina Chu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (760) 806-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tina Chu?

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (760) 806-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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