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Who is Dr. Lu-Emerson, Neurologist in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in South Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lu-Emerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu-Emerson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu-Emerson’s office.
Where did Dr. Lu-Emerson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Lu-Emerson board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Lu-Emerson speak?
Dr. Lu-Emerson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lu-Emerson treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lu-Emerson 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. Lu-Emerson. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphoma in Organs
- NHL
- PCNSL
- Brain Lymphoma
- Spinal Cord Lymphoma
- CNS Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8589: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
- C83390: Primary central nervous system lymphoma
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Brain Meninges
- Brain Disease
- Indeterminate cerebral meninges mass
- Brain lining tumor of unknown nature
- Cerebral meningeal neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D420: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Benign Nerve System Tumor
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous nerve growth
- Benign peripheral nerve neoplasm
- Benign autonomic nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3610: Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Lu-Emerson perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lu-Emerson's office.
Does Dr. Lu-Emerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Lu-Emerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lu-Emerson accept in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Lu-Emerson in South Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Life
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lu-Emerson's office located?
Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson's Primary Practice
265 Western Ave Ste 2
South Portland, ME 04106
What is Dr. Lu-Emerson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lu-Emerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336254259.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lu-Emerson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lu-Emerson
What is Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson's specialty?
Dr. Lu-Emerson is a Neurologist near South Portland, ME.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Lu-Emerson to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lu-Emerson is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Lincolnhealth - Miles Campus Hospital 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 Christine Lu-Emerson accepting new patients in South Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lu-Emerson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Lu-Emerson?
Please contact Dr. Lu-Emerson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson have?
Dr. Christine Lu-Emerson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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