
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chu, Urologist in San Bernardino, CA?
Dr. Franklin Chu, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in San Bernardino, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Chu completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Urology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Chu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (909) 882-2973.
Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Urology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, General Surgery | Uc Irvine Med Center
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Chu board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Franklin Chu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Chu typically treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate
- Bladder retention
- Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Chronic Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Chronic Cystitis
- Long-term Bladder Infection
- Persistent Bladder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3020: Other chronic cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3941: Urge incontinence
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Chu typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu. 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:
- Bladder Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Foley catheter insertion
- Indwelling bladder catheter placement
- Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Also known as:
- Complicated Cystostomy Tube Change
- Suprapubic Catheter Change
- Bladder Tube Replacement
- Complex Cystostomy Maintenance
CPT Codes:
- 51710: Change of cystostomy tube; complicated
Also known as:
- Complicated Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Difficult Bladder Catheter Placement
- Indwelling Catheter Insertion (Complex)
- Temporary Urinary Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51703: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter/balloon)
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Prostate Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 882-2973 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in San Bernardino, CA?
Dr. Chu in San Bernardino, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chu's office located?
Dr. Franklin Chu's Primary Practice
489 E 21st St
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 882-2973
What hospitals are Dr. Chu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
St. Bernardine Medical Center,San Bernardino, CA
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Redlands Community Hospital,Redlands, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Procedures