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Dr. Emma Du, MD

La Jolla, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Du, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Emma Du, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Du graduated from Peking Union Medical University and completed her residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Du is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Du’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Du’s office at (858) 554-8605.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | University Ca San Diego Med Center | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: Beijing Med University | Peking Union Medical University | Beijing Medical College Branch Campus

    What languages does Dr. Du speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Du treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Du 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. Du. 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:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Disease
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous colon growth
    • Colon adenoma
    • Benign colon tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • D126: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Acquired Antibody Deficiency
    • Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Plasma Protein Levels
    • Blood
    • Plasma Protein Disorder
    • Dysproteinemia
    • Unusual Blood Proteins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R778: Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • ASC-US Pap smear
    • Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
    • Mildly abnormal Pap test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Plasma Protein Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Protein Metabolism Problem
    • Blood Protein Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8809: Other disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Thyroid Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Non-cancerous thyroid growth
    • Benign thyroid neoplasm
    • Thyroid nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D34: Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Does Dr. Du accept my insurance?

    Dr. Du accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Du accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Du in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • HealthComp

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Du's office located?

    Dr. Emma Du's Primary Practice

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 554-8605

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

    Dr. Du's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649257296.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Du?

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

    What is Dr. Emma Du's specialty?

    Dr. Du is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near La Jolla, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Du to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Emma Du affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Du is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Emma Du accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Emma Du is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emma Du offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Du's office at (858) 554-8605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emma Du?

    Please contact Dr. Du's office at (858) 554-8605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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