Who is Dr. Tu, Podiatrist in Fresh Meadows, NY?
What languages does Dr. Tu speak?
Dr. Tu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Podiatrist like Dr. Tu typically treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Tu 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. Tu. 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:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Dry Skin
- Skin Condition
- Xerosis
- Dry skin condition
- Asteatotic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L853: Xerosis cutis
Also known as:
- Corns and Calluses
- Hard Skin
- Foot Calluses
- Thick Skin Patches
ICD-10 Codes:
- L84: Corns and callosities
Also known as:
- Athlete's Foot
- Tinea Pedis
- Foot Fungus
- Dermatophytosis of the Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- B353: Tinea pedis
Also known as:
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Dystrophy
- Nail Disease
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
- Deformed nails
- Abnormal nail growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- L600: Ingrowing nail
- L603: Nail dystrophy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
What procedures does a Podiatrist like Dr. Tu typically perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Tu 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. Tu. 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:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
- Thick Nail Trimming
- Fungal Nail Treatment
- Nail Cleaning Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
- 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
Does Dr. Tu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 380-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tu accept in Fresh Meadows, NY?
Dr. Tu in Fresh Meadows, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Tu's office located?
Dr. Chengcheng Tu's Primary Practice
16216 Union Tpke Ste 306
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-7900
What hospitals are Dr. Tu affiliated with?
Dr. Tu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538666524.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tu