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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Zhu, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Genghui Zhu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Zhu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhu’s office at (209) 957-7050.
Where did Dr. Zhu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Zhejiang Medical University - Hangzhou- Zhejiang- China
What languages does Dr. Zhu speak?
Dr. Zhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Zhu typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Zhu 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. Zhu. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Zhu typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Genghui Zhu may include:
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 957-7050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zhu accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Zhu in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Spectrum
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Where is Dr. Zhu's office located?
What is Dr. Zhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669503983.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zhu
What is Dr. Genghui Zhu's specialty?
Dr. Zhu is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Genghui Zhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Zhu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - St. Josephs Medical Center, Sutter Amador Hospital. 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
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Is Genghui Zhu accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Genghui Zhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Genghui Zhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office at (209) 957-7050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Genghui Zhu?
Please contact Dr. Zhu's office at (209) 957-7050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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