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Dr. Thanh Vu, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vu, Internist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Thanh Vu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vu graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Vu is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vu’s office at (831) 430-7203.

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

    • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    What languages does Dr. Vu speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu. 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 here.

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    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:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    Does Dr. Vu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 430-7203 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vu accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Vu in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vu's office located?

    Dr. Thanh Vu's Primary Practice

    1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 430-7203

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    Dr. Thanh Vu's Practice 2

    245 Mount Hermon Rd Ste L

    Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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

    Dr. Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396711149.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vu?

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

    What is Dr. Thanh Vu's specialty?

    Dr. Vu is a Internist near Santa Cruz, 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. Thanh Vu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vu is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Thanh Vu accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thanh Vu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thanh Vu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (831) 430-7203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thanh Vu?

    Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (831) 430-7203 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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