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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chu, Neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Jason Chu, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (323) 361-8988.
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chu treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Brain cysts
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Spina Bifida
- Open Spine
- Neural Tube Defect
- Spinal Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Broken Skull
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Skull break
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0291XA: Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Syringomyelia
- Syrinx
- Spinal Cord Cyst
- Fluid-filled Cavity in Spinal Cord
ICD-10 Codes:
- G950: Syringomyelia and syringobulbia
Also known as:
- Scoliosis
- Curved Spine
- Spinal Curvature
- Backbone Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M419: Scoliosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Vascular Malformation
- AVM
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q2730: Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Other Circulatory System Disease
- Heart Disease
- Past Heart Condition
- Previous Cardiovascular Disease
- History of Blood Vessel Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8679: Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Lipoma in Other Body Areas
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor in various sites
- Benign fatty growth
- Lipoma in unusual locations
- Fatty lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1779: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of other sites
Also known as:
- Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
- Rare Brain Malformations
- Specific Brain Development Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-8988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Chu in Los Angeles, 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
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
State of Illinois
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1295052827.
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. Jason Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Neurosurgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Chu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jason Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital 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 Jason Chu accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jason Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (323) 361-8988 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (323) 361-8988 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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