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Who is Dr. Vu, Critical Care Internist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Tuong Vu, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vu’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. Vu’s office at (831) 226-3225.
What languages does Dr. Vu speak?
Dr. Vu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vu treat?
As a Critical Care 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Long-term Bronchitis
- Persistent Bronchitis
- Inflamed Airways
ICD-10 Codes:
- J42: Unspecified chronic bronchitis
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Which procedures does Dr. Vu perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tuong Vu may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vu's office.
Does Dr. Vu accept my insurance?
Dr. Vu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 226-3225 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
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vu's office located?
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 1598721235.
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. Tuong Vu's specialty?
Dr. Vu is a Critical Care Internist near Santa Cruz, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Vu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tuong Vu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Tuong Vu accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tuong Vu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tuong Vu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (831) 226-3225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tuong Vu?
Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (831) 226-3225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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