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Dr. Heyi Lu, MD

Flushing, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lu, Physiatrist in Flushing, NY?

    Dr. Heyi Lu, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Lu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office at (718) 888-0162.

    Is Dr. Lu board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Heyi Lu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    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 Physiatrist, 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:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Lumbosacral Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4727: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
    • Shoulder Joint Inflammation
    • Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
    • Subacromial Bursitis
    • Shoulder Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
    • M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Lateral Epicondylitis
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Tennis Elbow
    • Lateral Epicondylalgia
    • Elbow Tendinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7712: Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow

    What procedures does Dr. Lu perform?

    As a Physiatrist, 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:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Electroacupuncture
    • Acupuncture with Electrical Stimulation
    • E-Stim Acupuncture
    • Electrical Acupuncture Therapy
    • Acupuncture for Pain
    • Needle Therapy with Electricity

    CPT Codes:

    • 97814: Acupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; With Electrical Stimulation, Each Additional 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient, With Insertion Of Needle(S) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 97813: Acupuncture, 1 Or More Needles; With Electrical Stimulation, Initial 15 Minutes Of Personal One-On-One Contact With The Patient

    Does Dr. Lu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 888-0162 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lu accept in Flushing, NY?

    Dr. Lu in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • EmblemHealth

    • HealthComp

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lu's office located?

    Dr. Heyi Lu's Primary Practice

    14210 Roosevelt Ave Ste 22

    Flushing, NY 11354

    (718) 888-0162

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    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 1659667863.

    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. Heyi Lu's specialty?

    Dr. Lu is a Physiatrist near Flushing, NY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Lu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heyi Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lu is affiliated with Englewood Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Heyi Lu accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Heyi Lu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heyi Lu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (718) 888-0162 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heyi Lu?

    Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (718) 888-0162 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Heyi Lu have?

    Dr. Heyi Lu is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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