Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lugo, Infectious Disease Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Luz Lugo, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lugo completed her residency at Cabrini Medical Center. Dr. Lugo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lugo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lugo’s office at (212) 523-6500.
Where did Dr. Lugo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Cabrini Medical Center [CLOSED]
Residency: Cabrini Medical Center
Is Dr. Lugo board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Luz Lugo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1999, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002
What languages does Dr. Lugo speak?
Dr. Lugo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lugo typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lugo 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. Lugo. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Exposure to HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lugo typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luz Lugo may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Lugo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lugo accept my insurance?
Dr. Lugo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lugo accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lugo in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amida Care
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Lugo's office located?
What is Dr. Lugo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lugo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811089972.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lugo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lugo
What is Dr. Luz Lugo's specialty?
Dr. Lugo is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New York, NY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Luz Lugo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lugo is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Luz Lugo accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Luz Lugo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luz Lugo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lugo's office at (212) 523-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luz Lugo?
Please contact Dr. Lugo's office at (212) 523-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luz Lugo have?
Dr. Luz Lugo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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