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Dr. David Vu, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Vu, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. David Vu, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Vu is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vu’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Is Dr. Vu board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Vu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Vu speak?
Dr. Vu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Vu treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu. 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 Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
- Bone inflammation
- Infected bone
- Acute Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Bone Infection
- Rapid Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M86659: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified thigh
- M86651: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right thigh
- M8610: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Also known as:
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Lung TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Acute bone infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86152: Other acute osteomyelitis, left femur
Which procedures does Dr. Vu perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Vu may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vu's office.
Does Dr. Vu accept my insurance?
Dr. Vu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vu accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Vu in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
OptumRx
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vu's office located?
Dr. David Vu's Practice 2
5700 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 450-7966
What is Dr. Vu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295912459.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vu
What is Dr. David Vu's specialty?
Dr. Vu is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Vu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Vu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is David Vu accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Vu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Vu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Vu?
Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Vu have?
Dr. David Vu is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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