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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chu, Surgeon in Reno, NV?
Dr. Michelle Chu, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Reno, NV. Dr. Chu graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (775) 789-7050.
Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Chu typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. 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. 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Chu typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chu 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. 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:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Lift
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Mastopexy
- Breast Reshaping Surgery
- Pexy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19316: Mastopexy
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 789-7050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Chu in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chu's office located?
What is Dr. Chu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538157995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chu
What is Dr. Michelle Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Surgeon near Reno, NV.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Michelle Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Michelle Chu accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (775) 789-7050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (775) 789-7050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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