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Dr. Christopher Lucasti, DO

Somers Point, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lucasti, Infectious Disease Specialist in Somers Point, NJ?

    Dr. Christopher Lucasti, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Somers Point, NJ. Dr. Lucasti graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Lucasti is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucasti’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucasti’s office at (609) 927-6662.

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

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lucasti speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Lucasti treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lucasti 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. Lucasti. 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:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Bone inflammation
    • Infected bone
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86672: Other chronic osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86671: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Common variable immune deficiency
    • CVID
    • Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Lucasti perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lucasti 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. Lucasti. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
    • Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
    • Arm central line

    CPT Codes:

    • 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Lucasti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lucasti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 927-6662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lucasti accept in Somers Point, NJ?

    Dr. Lucasti in Somers Point, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • HealthComp

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Sabre

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lucasti's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Lucasti's Primary Practice

    730 Shore Rd

    Somers Point, NJ 08244

    (609) 927-6662

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

    Dr. Lucasti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467447417.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucasti?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Lucasti's specialty?

    Dr. Lucasti is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Somers Point, NJ.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Lucasti to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Lucasti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lucasti is affiliated with Shore Medical Center, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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

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    Is Christopher Lucasti accepting new patients in Somers Point, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Lucasti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Lucasti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lucasti's office at (609) 927-6662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lucasti?

    Please contact Dr. Lucasti's office at (609) 927-6662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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