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Who is Dr. Tsu, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Eric Tsu, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tsu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsu’s office at (617) 636-7997.
What languages does Dr. Tsu speak?
Dr. Tsu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tsu treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Tsu 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. Tsu. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Intractable Dravet Syndrome
- CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
- Epilepsy
- Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus
- CDKL5 deficiency disorder
- Drug-resistant Dravet syndrome
- Refractory Dravet
- Severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
- Cyclin-Dependent Kinase-Like 5 disorder
- CDKL5 disorder
- CDKL5-related epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40834: Dravet syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4042: Cyclin-Dependent Kinase-Like 5 Deficiency Disorder
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Brain Stem Tumor
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Cancer
- Brainstem Glioma
- Malignant Brainstem Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C717: Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tsu perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Tsu may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tsu's office.
Does Dr. Tsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-7997 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsu accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Tsu in Long Beach, 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
City of Los Angeles
EmblemHealth
Government Employees Health Association
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tsu's office located?
What is Dr. Tsu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033640149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsu
What is Dr. Eric Tsu's specialty?
Dr. Tsu is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Long Beach, CA. A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializes in alleviating suffering for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Working with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team, this specialist aims to maximize quality of life by addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease process and beyond. They have expertise in assessing advanced disease, managing distressing symptoms, coordinating patient-centered care, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Tsu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Tsu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tsu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Eric Tsu accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Tsu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Tsu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsu's office at (617) 636-7997 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Tsu?
Please contact Dr. Tsu's office at (617) 636-7997 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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