Summary

Dr. Richard Tu is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 38 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from University Of Medicine and completed his residency training at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Tu is board-certified in internal medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Tu practices at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, and Mercy Hospital Of Folsom in Folsom, California. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and kidney function tests to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 38 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Thein-Aung Tu has 2 locations

Mercy San Juan Medical Center

6501 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608

Mercy Hospital Of Folsom

1650 Creekside DrFolsom, CA 95630

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
38 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Carmichael , CAPalo Alto , CATigard , ORMesquite , TX
Med School: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Thein-Aung Tu

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Thein-Aung Tu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Thein-Aung Tu has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Thein-Aung Tu holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and University Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Tu's NPI number is 1982701918.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Tu's office located?
Dr. Richard Tu's office is located at 6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95608.
What languages does Dr. Richard Tu speak?
Dr. Richard Tu speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Tu affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Tu is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Medical Center.
Does Dr. Richard Tu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Tu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Richard Tu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Tu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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