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Dr. Tanzhen Wu, MD

Dr. Tanzhen Wu, MD

Anesthesiologist

Los Alamitos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wu, Anesthesiologist in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Tanzhen Wu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wu graduated from Nanjing Railway Medical College and completed her residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology. Dr. Wu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wu’s office at (562) 598-1311.

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

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: Nanjing Railway Med Coll- Nanjing- Jiangsu- China | Nanjing Railway Medical College | Nanjing Medical University

    Is Dr. Wu board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tanzhen Wu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Wu speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wu typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wu 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. Wu. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wu typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wu 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. Wu. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Wu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 598-1311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wu accept in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Dr. Wu in Los Alamitos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Tanzhen Wu's Primary Practice

    3751 Katella Ave

    Los Alamitos, CA 90720

    (562) 598-1311

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    Dr. Tanzhen Wu's Practice 2

    17100 Euclid St

    Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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    What hospitals are Dr. Wu affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Wu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Uci Health - Los Alamitos,Los Alamitos, CA

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

    Dr. Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609835412.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wu?

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

    What is Dr. Tanzhen Wu's specialty?

    Dr. Wu is an Anesthesiologist near Los Alamitos, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Tanzhen Wu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wu is affiliated with Uci Medical Center 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 Dr. Tanzhen Wu accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tanzhen Wu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tanzhen Wu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (562) 598-1311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tanzhen Wu?

    Please contact Dr. Wu's office at (562) 598-1311 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wu's office located?

    Dr. Wu's offices are located in Los Alamitos, CA and Fountain Valley, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tanzhen Wu have?

    Dr. Tanzhen Wu is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.