15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wu, Pediatrician in Los Alamitos, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wu?
Dr. Derek Wu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Facelift, Tummy Tuck/Abdominoplasty, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Alamitos, CA community, Dr. Wu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Medical Center
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Wu board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Derek Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Wu typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5210: Myopia, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Wu typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 431-6548 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Wu in Los Alamitos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Molina
State of California
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
Dr. Derek Wu's Primary Practice
3801 Katella Ave Ste 221
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 431-6548
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:
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 1164616223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wu