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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lu, Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Yifan Lu, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office at (617) 523-7900.
What languages does Dr. Lu speak?
Dr. Lu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lu treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lu 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. 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Nonexudative AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353124: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
What procedures does Dr. Lu perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lu 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. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Lu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 523-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lu accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Lu in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Alliance
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lu's office located?
What is Dr. Lu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861028805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lu
What is Dr. Yifan Lu's specialty?
Dr. Lu is a Ophthalmologist near Boston, MA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Lu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yifan Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lu is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Cayuga Medical Center 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 Ophthalmologist?
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Is Yifan Lu accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Yifan Lu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yifan Lu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (617) 523-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yifan Lu?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (617) 523-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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