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Who is Dr. Lue, Otolaryngologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Allen Lue, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lue completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Lue is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lue’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lue’s office at (916) 688-2000.
Where did Dr. Lue go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Otolaryngology; Baylor Coll Of Med, General Surgery
Is Dr. Lue board certified as an Otolaryngologist?
Yes, Dr. Allen Lue, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Lue speak?
Dr. Lue and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Lue typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lue 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. Lue. 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:
- Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Voice Box Inflammation
- Loss of Voice
- Hoarse Voice
ICD-10 Codes:
- J040: Acute laryngitis
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Mouth Sores or Lesions
- Mouth Disorder
- Oral Lesions
- Mouth Ulcers
- Oral Mucosa Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1370: Unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Lue typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lue 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. Lue. 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:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Foreign Body Removal from Ear Canal (Without General Anesthesia)
- Ear Canal Foreign Object Removal
- Remove Object from Ear
- Earwax Removal
CPT Codes:
- 69200: Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; without general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Oral Vestibule Biopsy
- Inner Lip Biopsy
- Mouth Lining Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
Does Dr. Lue accept my insurance?
Dr. Lue accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 688-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lue accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Lue in Sacramento, CA 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 Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Imperial Health Holdings
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lue's office located?
What is Dr. Lue's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194803833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lue?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lue
What is Dr. Allen Lue's specialty?
Dr. Lue is a Otolaryngologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.
Is this Dr. Allen Lue affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lue is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Roseville 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
When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Allen Lue accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Allen Lue is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allen Lue offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lue's office at (916) 688-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allen Lue?
Please contact Dr. Lue's office at (916) 688-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Allen Lue have?
Dr. Allen Lue is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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