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Dr. Andrew Chu, MD

Critical Care Internist, Internist, Pulmonologist

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chu typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Chu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Chu's Primary Practice

    1515 Newell Ave

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 813-6500

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    Dr. Andrew Chu's Practice 2

    4501 Sand Creek Rd

    Antioch, CA 94531

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    Dr. Andrew Chu's Practice 3

    1425 S Main St

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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    What is Dr. Chu's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Andrew Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Upstate University Hospital, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Andrew Chu?

    Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (925) 813-6500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chu's office located?

    Dr. Chu's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA and Antioch, CA.