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Who is Dr. Gu, Pediatrician in Austin, TX?
Dr. Shela Gu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Austin, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Gu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gu’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gu’s office at (512) 288-9669.
What languages does Dr. Gu speak?
Dr. Gu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gu treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gu 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. Gu. 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:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Phonological Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F800: Phonological disorder
- F801: Expressive language disorder
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Symbolic Dysfunctions
- Mental Disorder
- Cognitive recognition issues
- Difficulty with symbols
- Perceptual disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- R488: Other symbolic dysfunctions
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gu perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Shela Gu may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gu's office.
Does Dr. Gu accept my insurance?
Dr. Gu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 288-9669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gu accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Gu in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
PreferredOne
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gu's office located?
What is Dr. Gu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497287056.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gu
What is Dr. Shela Gu's specialty?
Dr. Gu is a Pediatrician near Austin, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Gu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shela Gu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Shela Gu accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shela Gu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shela Gu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (512) 288-9669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shela Gu?
Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (512) 288-9669 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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