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Who is Dr. Luka, Family Medicine Specialist in Waukegan, IL?
Dr. Betsy Luka, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Waukegan, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Luka is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luka’s office.
What languages does Dr. Luka speak?
Dr. Luka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Luka treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Luka 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. Luka. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Caregiver Refused Vaccination for Patient
- Caregiver vaccine refusal
- Parental vaccine refusal
- Guardian refused immunization
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2882: Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal
Also known as:
- School Admission Health Examination
- Health Checkup
- School Physical
- College Entry Exam
- Educational Institution Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z020: Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Luka perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Betsy Luka may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Luka's office.
Does Dr. Luka accept my insurance?
Dr. Luka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luka accept in Waukegan, IL?
Dr. Luka in Waukegan, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
The Araz Group
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Luka's office located?
What is Dr. Luka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417202268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luka
What is Dr. Betsy Luka's specialty?
Dr. Luka is a Family Medicine Specialist near Waukegan, IL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Luka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Betsy Luka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Luka is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care - Va Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Betsy Luka accepting new patients in Waukegan, IL?
Yes, Dr. Betsy Luka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Betsy Luka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luka's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Betsy Luka?
Please contact Dr. Luka's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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