Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ku, Cardiologist in San Francisco, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ku?
Dr. Ivy Ku, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ku empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Imaging, Heart Valve Disease, Non-Invasive Cardiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Ku is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ku go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ku board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ivy Ku, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ku speak?
Dr. Ku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Ku typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ku 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. Ku. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Ku typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ivy Ku may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Ku's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ku accept my insurance?
Dr. Ku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ku accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ku in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CMS
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
State of California
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Where is Dr. Ku's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ku affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ku has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ku's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538175112.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ku