49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. John Wu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Wu graduated from National Defense Medical College and completed his residency at Medical University of South Carolina Program. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (415) 981-0303.
Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Program
Medical School: National Defense Med Center | National Defense Medical College
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Lower Back Spinal Cord Trauma
- Back Spinal Cord Damage
- Lumbar SCI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S34109A: Unspecified injury to unspecified level of lumbar spinal cord, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Peptic Ulcer
- Ulcer in the duodenum
- Small intestine ulcer
- Duodenal sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- K269: Duodenal ulcer, unspecified as acute or chronic, without hemorrhage or perforation
Also known as:
- Unspecified Lower Leg Injury
- Leg Injury
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Lower Leg Trauma
- Lower Leg Injury
- Shin Injury
- Leg Trauma
- Injured Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S8990XA: Unspecified injury of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter
- S8991XA: Unspecified injury of right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Toxic Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Gastroenteritis
- Toxic Colitis
- Toxic Enteritis
- Poisoning of Digestive Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K521: Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder and Upper Arm Injury
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Trauma
- Right Upper Arm Trauma
- Right Shoulder and Arm Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S4991XA: Unspecified injury of right shoulder and upper arm, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Wu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Wu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wu's office.
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 981-0303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Wu in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Chinese Community Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Other Health Care Provider
San Francisco Health Plan
St. Luke Benefit & Insurance Services Corp
State of Tennessee
The Health Care Group
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. John Wu's Primary Practice
929 Clay St Ste 403
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 981-0303
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 1619099272.
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. John Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 John Wu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (415) 981-0303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (415) 981-0303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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