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Dr. Cindy Shu, MD

Monterey Park, CA

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shu, Internist in Monterey Park, CA?

    Dr. Cindy Shu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Monterey Park, CA. She has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Shu graduated from Fourth Military Medical University and completed her residency at Kettering Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shu’s office at (626) 573-3344.

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

    • Residency: Kettering Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Fourth Military University Shaanxi China | Fourth Military Medical University | Creighton University School of Medicine | Xian Medical University

    Is Dr. Shu board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Cindy Shu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shu speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shu typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Shu 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. Shu. 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:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Neoplasm
    • Skin Growth
    • Uncertain Skin Lesion
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin

    Also known as:

    • Itching
    • Pruritus
    • Skin Itch
    • Generalized Itching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L299: Pruritus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Psoriasis
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shu typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Shu 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. Shu. 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:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Spots
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Shaving Skin Lesion
    • Shaving Off Skin Lesion (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
    • Skin Conditions
    • Destruction of Actinic Keratoses
    • Precancerous Lesion Treatment
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Skin Lesion Shave Excision
    • Mole Shaving
    • Skin Growth Removal (Shave)
    • Dermal Lesion Shave
    • Epidermal lesion shave
    • Dermal lesion removal
    • Skin growth shaving

    CPT Codes:

    • 17004: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses), 15 or more lesions
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 11301: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 11311: Shaving of epidermal or dermal lesion, single lesion, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; lesion diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
    • Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
    • Multiple Skin Tag Removal
    • Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Does Dr. Shu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 573-3344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shu accept in Monterey Park, CA?

    Dr. Shu in Monterey Park, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shu's office located?

    Dr. Cindy Shu's Primary Practice

    401 N Garfield Ave Ste 202

    Monterey Park, CA 91754

    (626) 573-3344

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    What is Dr. Shu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164438677.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shu

    What is Dr. Cindy Shu's specialty?

    Dr. Shu is a Internist near Monterey Park, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Cindy Shu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

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    Is Cindy Shu accepting new patients in Monterey Park, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Cindy Shu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cindy Shu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shu's office at (626) 573-3344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cindy Shu?

    Please contact Dr. Shu's office at (626) 573-3344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cindy Shu have?

    Dr. Cindy Shu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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