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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Frederick Wu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’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. Wu’s office at (619) 278-3300.
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Other Forms of Osteoporosis
- Age-Related Osteoporosis with Fracture
- Localized Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Osteoporosis Fracture
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
- Secondary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning Disease
- Senile osteoporosis with broken bone
- Elderly brittle bones with fracture
- Osteoporosis fracture in older adults
- Regional osteoporosis
- Bone thinning in one area
- Lequesne osteoporosis
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
- Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Brittle Bone Fracture
- Fragility Fracture
- Pathological Fracture
- Broken Bone from Osteoporosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
- M8000XD: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- M816: Localized osteoporosis [Lequesne]
- M8000XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, initial encounter for fracture
- M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
- M8000XG: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- M8080XA: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, initial encounter for fracture
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Right Thigh Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
- Right Thigh Bone Disorder
- Abnormal Right Thigh Bone Density
- Right Thigh Bone Structure Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
- M85851: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right thigh
Also known as:
- Long-term Effects of Osteoporosis Fracture
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis fracture complications
- Aftermath of bone break from osteoporosis
- Ongoing issues from osteoporosis fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8000XS: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, sequela
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Broken Left Lower Leg
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Left Lower Leg Break
- Left Tibia Fracture
- Left Fibula Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82892D: Other fracture of left lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82892A: Other fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Density Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M85852: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, left thigh
Which procedures does Dr. Wu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Frederick 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 (619) 278-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wu in San Diego, 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
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. Frederick Wu's Primary Practice
550 Washington St Ste 801
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 278-3300
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 1558578195.
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. Frederick Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Internist near San Diego, 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. Frederick Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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
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Is Frederick Wu accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frederick Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (619) 278-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frederick Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (619) 278-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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