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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Critical Care Anesthesiologist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Michael Wu is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, Chinese, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (510) 437-4800.
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
What procedures does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wu 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 437-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Wu in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Jefferson Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center,San Leandro, CA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center,San Leandro, CA
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus,Oakland, CA
Alameda Hospital,Alameda, CA
Alameda Hospital,Alameda, CA
What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?A 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 1225458573.
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. Michael Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist near Oakland, CA.
What does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist do?
A critical care anesthesiologist is dedicated to the examination, management, and support of patients having multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, this specialist may oversee administrative chores in intensive care units, allowing the primary care physician, critical care team, and other medical specialists to collaborate effectively on patient care.
Is Dr. Michael Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus 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 Dr. Michael Wu accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (510) 437-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (510) 437-4800 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. Wu's office is located in Oakland, CA.
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