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Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD

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(Dr. Dee D. Wu, MD)

(684 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1994 - 1998)

Professional interests include: joint aspiration, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and more.

15 E. Midland Avenue Suite 1a
Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 599-8016

Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD is a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Hospital for Special Surgery and NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING.

Office Locations

140 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

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15 E. Midland Avenue Suite 1a
Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 599-8016

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31-00 Broadway
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

(201) 796-2255

(201) 796-3711

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Some issues Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Joint Injections

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2012, Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	267
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	94
blood draw	503
chemotherapy	94
diabetes management	14
doctor visit	1410
hospital care	94
injections	267
inpatient care	94
lab tests	2252
minimally invasive procedures	119
musculoskeletal imaging	173
preventive care	89
thyroid function tests	61
vaccines	47
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	173

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	278
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	105
blood draw	558
chemotherapy	105
diabetes management	18
diagnostic evaluation	12
doctor visit	1546
hospital care	53
injections	278
inpatient care	53
lab tests	2492
minimally invasive procedures	123
musculoskeletal imaging	222
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	134
rehabilitation	167
thyroid function tests	74
vaccines	81
X-rays	236

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	13
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	60
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	355
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	105
blood draw	515
chemotherapy	105
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	1601
hospital care	33
injections	355
inpatient care	33
lab tests	2451
minimally invasive procedures	105
musculoskeletal imaging	219
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	53
rehabilitation	333
thyroid function tests	75
vaccines	18
X-rays	231

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	18
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	67
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	230
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	79
blood draw	312
chemotherapy	79
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	1253
hospital care	25
injections	230
inpatient care	25
lab tests	1487
minimally invasive procedures	79
musculoskeletal imaging	101
preventive care	22
rehabilitation	156
thyroid function tests	46
X-rays	101

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	30
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	98
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
doctor visit	876
injections	153

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	11
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2017 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	229
doctor visit	1049
injections	247

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	24
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2018 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	258
doctor visit	1255
injections	282

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	35
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2019 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	249
doctor visit	1234
injections	266

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	193
doctor visit	1107
injections	193

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	35
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2021 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	215
doctor visit	1139
injections	230

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	37
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	213
doctor visit	1110
injections	213

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	36
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Paramus, NJ were lab tests, blood draw, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	240
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	95
blood draw	472
chemotherapy	95
diabetes management	16
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	1234
hospital care	51
injections	246
inpatient care	51
lab tests	2170
minimally invasive procedures	106
musculoskeletal imaging	178
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	74
rehabilitation	218
thyroid function tests	64
vaccines	48
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	185

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	319
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	132
85 and over	40
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	29
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1998. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: internal medicine and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1998)

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: internal medicine

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Hospital for Special Surgery

NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, The Empire Plan / NYSHIP and Connecticare (not through Access Health CT).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Blue California

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

The Empire Plan / NYSHIP

Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 684 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Paramus, NJ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dee Dee Y. Wu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
MEDAC PHARMA, INC.	$2,876 Rasuvo $2,876
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$2,076 EUFLEXXA $2,076
GE Healthcare	$2,056 $2,056
Horizon Pharma plc	$1,932 KRYSTEXXA $1,820	RAYOS $91	VIMOVO $22
Celgene Corporation	$1,449 Otezla $1,066	$384
Other	$4,537 XELJANZ $599	COSENTYX $460	Prolia $355	SIMPONI $249	FARXIGA $237	Other $2,636

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,550
Consulting Fee	$5,125
Travel and Lodging	$2,583
Honoraria	$1,500
Education	$169

Biography

Dr. Dee Wu is an adult rheumatology specialist. In Dr. Wu's practice, she is particularly interested in joint injections, rheumatoid arthritis, and joint aspiration. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and UnitedHealthcare. She graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Her training includes a residency program at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Wu is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Wu has an open panel in PARAMUS, NJ according to NewYork-Presbyterian.