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Dr. Judith Lucas, MD

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lucas, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Judith Lucas, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lucas graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Lucas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucas’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucas’s office at (352) 265-0535.

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

    • Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lucas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lucas treat?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lucas 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. Lucas. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Which procedures does Dr. Lucas perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Judith Lucas may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lucas' office.

    Does Dr. Lucas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lucas accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Lucas in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lucas' office located?

    Dr. Judith Lucas' Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-0535

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    Dr. Judith Lucas' Practice 2

    8475 NW 39th Ave

    Gainesville, FL 32606

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

    Dr. Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952407835.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucas?

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

    What is Dr. Judith Lucas's specialty?

    Dr. Lucas is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Lucas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Judith Lucas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lucas is affiliated with AdventHealth Ocala, UF Health Leesburg Hospital, HCA Florida Capital 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Judith Lucas accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Judith Lucas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Judith Lucas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (352) 265-0535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Judith Lucas?

    Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (352) 265-0535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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