Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lu-Emerson, Neurologist in South Portland, ME?
Where did Dr. Lu-Emerson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Lu-Emerson board certified as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Lu-Emerson typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
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:
- 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Lu-Emerson typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lu-Emerson 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Lu-Emerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Lu-Emerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Lu-Emerson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lu-Emerson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lu-Emerson's NPI number?A 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?
What does a Neurologist do?
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.