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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Surgeon in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Hoover Wu, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fremont, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (510) 795-3000.
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Loss of Digestive Organ Part
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive Tract Removal
- Missing Digestive Organ
- Gastrointestinal Resection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9049: Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Hoover Wu may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Wu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 795-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Wu in Fremont, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
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 1063942803.
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. Hoover Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Surgeon near Fremont, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Hoover Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hoover Wu accepting new patients in Fremont, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hoover Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hoover Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (510) 795-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hoover Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (510) 795-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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