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Who is Dr. Wu, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. James Wu, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wu completed his residency at Lahey Clinic, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Wu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (216) 444-2200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wu?
Dr. James Wu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anorectal Disorders, Colon & Rectal Cancer, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Cleveland/OH 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: Lahey Clinic, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, General Surgery; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, General Surgery | Barnes Hospital St Louis University
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Wu board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. James Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wu speak?
Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), 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.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Anal Disorder
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
- Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 4 hemorrhoids
- Strangulated hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
- K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Spasm
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
- Rectal Spasm
- Proctalgia Fugax
- Anal Muscle Spasm
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
- K594: Anal spasm
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- History of Other Digestive System Disease
- Digestive Disease
- Past GI Disorder
- Previous Digestive Problem
- History of Gastrointestinal Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Also known as:
- Early Stage Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Precancerous Anal Lesion
- Stage 0 Anal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D013: Carcinoma in situ of anus and anal canal
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Anal Pap Smear (ASC-US)
- ASC-US anal smear
- Uncertain anal cell changes
- Mildly abnormal anal cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- R85610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)
What procedures does Dr. Wu perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), 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.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colon Exam with Ligation
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
Also known as:
- Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Sigmoidoscopy with Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Scope with Lesion Removal
- Hot Biopsy Polypectomy
- Sigmoidoscopy for Polyps
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Ligation
- Hemorrhoid Banding (Sigmoidoscopy)
- Lower Endoscopy for Hemorrhoids
CPT Codes:
- 45333: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45350: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Wu in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medical Mutual
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wu's office located?
What is Dr. Wu's NPI number?An 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 1710939277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wu
What is Dr. James Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Cleveland, OH. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: South Pointe Hospital. 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 Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
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Is James Wu accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. James Wu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Wu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (216) 444-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Wu?
Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (216) 444-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Wu have?
Dr. James Wu is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.
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