20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chu, Critical Care Internist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Gregory Chu, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Chu graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed his residency at Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu’s office at (602) 239-2217.
Where did Dr. Chu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Good Samaritan Reg Med Center
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Is Dr. Chu board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Chu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chu speak?
Dr. Chu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chu typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chu typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Chu may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Chu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 239-2217 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chu accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Chu in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mercy Care
State of Arizona
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 1144297128.
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. Gregory Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is a Critical Care Internist near Phoenix, AZ.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Gregory Chu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chu is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Gateway 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Gregory Chu accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Chu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Chu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (602) 239-2217 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Chu?
Please contact Dr. Chu's office at (602) 239-2217 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Chu have?
Dr. Gregory Chu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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