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Who is Dr. Lu, Transplant Surgeon in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Der-Ching Lu, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office at (813) 844-5544.
What languages does Dr. Lu speak?
Dr. Lu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Lu treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, 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:
- 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Preventive Health Measures
- Specific Prophylactic Treatment
- Disease Prevention Visit
- Health Protection Measures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Which procedures does Dr. Lu perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Der-Ching Lu may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lu's office.
Does Dr. Lu accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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 1821098641.
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. Der-Ching Lu's specialty?
Dr. Lu is a Transplant Surgeon near Tampa, FL. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Lu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Der-Ching Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Der-Ching Lu accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Der-Ching Lu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Der-Ching Lu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (813) 844-5544 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Der-Ching Lu?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (813) 844-5544 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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