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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fu, Anesthesiologist in Harbor City, CA?
Dr. Peter Fu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Harbor City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fu’s office at (212) 342-5525.
What languages does Dr. Fu speak?
Dr. Fu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fu typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fu 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. Fu. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fu typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Fu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Fu. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Fu accept my insurance?
Dr. Fu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 342-5525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fu accept in Harbor City, CA?
Dr. Fu in Harbor City, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fu's office located?
What is Dr. Fu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912249574.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fu
What is Dr. Peter Fu's specialty?
Dr. Fu is a Anesthesiologist near Harbor City, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Peter Fu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Peter Fu accepting new patients in Harbor City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Fu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Fu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fu's office at (212) 342-5525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Fu?
Please contact Dr. Fu's office at (212) 342-5525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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