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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luca, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Newport, RI?
Dr. Dragos Luca, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Newport, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Luca completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Luca is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luca’s office at (401) 456-2109.
Where did Dr. Luca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: University of Medicine & Pharmacy,Targu-Mures,Romania
What languages does Dr. Luca speak?
Dr. Luca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Luca treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Luca 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. Luca. 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 Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Lymphocytosis
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- High lymphocyte count
- Elevated lymphocytes
- Lymphocyte increase
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- B-NHL
- Lymphatic Cancer
- B-cell Lymphosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8510: Unspecified B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
- CMPN
- Myeloproliferative disorder
- Chronic blood cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Luca perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dragos Luca may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Luca's office.
Does Dr. Luca accept my insurance?
Dr. Luca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 456-2109 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luca accept in Newport, RI?
Dr. Luca in Newport, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Luca's office located?
What is Dr. Luca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417026832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luca
What is Dr. Dragos Luca's specialty?
Dr. Luca is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Newport, RI. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Luca to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dragos Luca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luca is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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
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Is Dragos Luca accepting new patients in Newport, RI?
Yes, Dr. Dragos Luca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dragos Luca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luca's office at (401) 456-2109 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dragos Luca?
Please contact Dr. Luca's office at (401) 456-2109 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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