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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tan-Chu, Internist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Noreen Tan-Chu is an Internist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Tan-Chu graduated from University of Medicine Mandalay and completed her residency at Staten Island University Hospital Program. Dr. Tan-Chu is fluent in English, Burmese, and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tan-Chu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tan-Chu’s office at (718) 351-1136.
Where did Dr. Tan-Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital Program
Medical School: Institute of Medicine (Rangoon, Burma) | University of Medicine Mandalay | University of Medicine 1 | UFR de MÈdecine
What languages does Dr. Tan-Chu speak?
Dr. Tan-Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tan-Chu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tan-Chu 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. Tan-Chu. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D518: Other vitamin B12 deficiency anemias
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tan-Chu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Noreen Tan-Chu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tan-Chu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tan-Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tan-Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 351-1136 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tan-Chu accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Tan-Chu in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Tan-Chu's office located?
Dr. Noreen Tan-Chu's Primary Practice
347 Edison St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1136
What is Dr. Tan-Chu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tan-Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578551214.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tan-Chu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tan-Chu
What is Dr. Noreen Tan-Chu's specialty?
Dr. Tan-Chu is a Internist near Staten Island, NY.
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. Noreen Tan-Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tan-Chu is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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
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Is Noreen Tan-Chu accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Noreen Tan-Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Noreen Tan-Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tan-Chu's office at (718) 351-1136 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Noreen Tan-Chu?
Please contact Dr. Tan-Chu's office at (718) 351-1136 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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