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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gu, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Yuehjien Gu, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Stony Brook, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gu’s office at (631) 444-1213.
What languages does Dr. Gu speak?
Dr. Gu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Gu typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Spasm
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Vasospasm
- Brain Artery Spasm
- Blood Vessel Narrowing in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I67848: Other cerebrovascular vasospasm and vasoconstriction
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Gu typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Yuehjien Gu may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Gu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gu accept my insurance?
Dr. Gu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-1213 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gu accept in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Gu in Stony Brook, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gu's office located?
New York Spine And Brain Surgery Hsc T12 Rm 080
of Neurological Surgery New York Spine And Brain Surgery Hsc T12
Stony Brook, NY 11794
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 1902082209.
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. Yuehjien Gu's specialty?
Dr. Gu is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Stony Brook, NY.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Yuehjien Gu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gu is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yuehjien Gu accepting new patients in Stony Brook, NY?
Yes, Dr. Yuehjien Gu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yuehjien Gu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (631) 444-1213 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yuehjien Gu?
Please contact Dr. Gu's office at (631) 444-1213 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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