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Who is Dr. Chu, Critical Care Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Andrew Chu, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, Burmese, and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (925) 813-6500.
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Chu treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Chu perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Andrew Chu may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chu's office.
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 813-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Chu in Walnut Creek, 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
Contra Costa
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Chu's office located?
What is Dr. Chu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861816639.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chu
What is Dr. Andrew Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Critical Care Internist near Walnut Creek, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Chu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center, Antioch Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Andrew Chu accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (925) 813-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (925) 813-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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