Dr. Aung Thu, MD
Hemet, CA
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thu, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Hemet, CA?
Dr. Aung Thu, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hemet, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thu graduated from University of Medicine 1 and completed his residency at Lutheran Med Ctr. Dr. Thu is fluent in English and Burmese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thu’s office at (951) 929-5537.
Where did Dr. Thu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Med Ctr | Lutheran Medical Center Program
Medical School: Institute of Medicine I Rangoon | University Of Tichreen Faculty Of Med Lattakia Syria | University of Medicine 1 | University of Medicine Mandalay
Is Dr. Thu board certified in Addiction Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Aung Thu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thu speak?
Dr. Thu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
What conditions does Dr. Thu treat?
As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thu 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. Thu. 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:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Thu perform as a Addiction Medicine Specialist?
As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Aung Thu may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thu's office.
Does Dr. Thu accept my insurance?
Dr. Thu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 929-5537 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thu accept in Hemet, CA?
Dr. Thu in Hemet, 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
CalOptima
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Inland Empire
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thu's office located?
What is Dr. Thu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760423560.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thu
What is Dr. Aung Thu's specialty?
Dr. Thu is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Hemet, CA. An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions. Contact Dr. Thu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aung Thu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thu is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
Where can I learn more about Addiction Medicine Specialist?
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Is Aung Thu accepting new patients in Hemet, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aung Thu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aung Thu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thu's office at (951) 929-5537 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aung Thu?
Please contact Dr. Thu's office at (951) 929-5537 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aung Thu have?
Dr. Aung Thu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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