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Dr. Wayne Wu, MD

Eau Claire, WI

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wu, Retina Specialist in Eau Claire, WI?

    Dr. Wayne Wu, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Eau Claire, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Wu graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (715) 838-5222.

    Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Wu speak?

    Dr. Wu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wu treat?

    As a Retina Specialist, 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:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Exudative AMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353230: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, stage unspecified
    • H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
    • H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Edema
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Swelling of the Retina
    • Fluid in Retina
    • Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3581: Retinal edema

    Also known as:

    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • CRVO
    • Eye stroke (vein)
    • Central eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does Dr. Wu perform?

    As a Retina Specialist, 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Injection into Eye Capsule
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection
    • Tenon's Capsule Injection
    • Periocular Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
    • 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy
    • Retinal photocoagulation
    • Macular edema laser
    • Retina tumor laser treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
    • 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Photocoagulation
    • Laser for Retinal Tear
    • Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser

    CPT Codes:

    • 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique

    Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 838-5222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Eau Claire, WI?

    Dr. Wu in Eau Claire, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Wayne Wu's Primary Practice

    1400 Bellinger St

    Eau Claire, WI 54703

    (715) 838-5222

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    Dr. Wayne Wu's Practice 2

    733 W Clairemont Ave

    Eau Claire, WI 54701

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    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 1720015621.

    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. Wayne Wu's specialty?

    Dr. Wu is a Retina Specialist near Eau Claire, WI. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Wu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wayne Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire 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

    Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?

    Explore Retina Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Wayne Wu accepting new patients in Eau Claire, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Wayne Wu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wayne Wu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (715) 838-5222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wayne Wu?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (715) 838-5222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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