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Dr. David Vu, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Vu is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Vu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Lung TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Vu typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Vu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vu's office located?
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.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. David Vu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vu is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, United Regional Healthcare System 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
When to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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