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Dr. Abel Wu, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wu, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Abel Wu, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (800) 954-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Wu speak?

    Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    • Motor Neuron Disease
    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • SMA
    • Progressive Muscle Weakness
    • Motor Neuron Degeneration
    • MND', 'ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
    • G1220: Motor neuron disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    • Myotonic Dystrophy
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Myotonic dystrophy
    • DMD
    • BMD
    • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    • Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    • DM', 'Steinert's Disease
    • Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
    • G7111: Myotonic muscular dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Myositis
    • Muscle inflammation
    • Inflammatory myopathy
    • Muscle pain and inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M609: Myositis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
    • Genetic SMA
    • Familial Spinal Atrophy
    • Hereditary Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G121: Other inherited spinal muscular atrophy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    What procedures does Dr. Wu perform?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fluid Drainage
    • Therapeutic Lumbar Puncture
    • CSF Drainage
    • Spinal Tap for Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 62272: Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter);

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 954-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Wu 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • HealthComp

    • Heartland Alliance

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • University of California

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    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Abel Wu's Primary Practice

    1505 N Edgemont St

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (800) 954-8000

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    Dr. Abel Wu's Practice 2

    4733 W Sunset Blvd Fl 3

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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    What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?An 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 1215355391.

    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. Abel Wu's specialty?

    Dr. Wu is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Los Angeles, CA. A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Abel Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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

    Where can I learn more about Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?

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    Is Abel Wu accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Abel Wu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abel Wu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (800) 954-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abel Wu?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (800) 954-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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