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Dr. Cara Lutze, MD

Dr. Cara Lutze, MD

Tualatin, OR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lutze, Internist in Tualatin, OR?

    Dr. Cara Lutze, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tualatin, OR with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lutze is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lutze’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lutze’s office at (503) 808-9213.

    What languages does Dr. Lutze speak?

    Dr. Lutze and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lutze treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Lutze 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. Lutze. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • Primary Insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5101: Primary insomnia

    Which procedures does Dr. Lutze perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cara Lutze may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lutze's office.

    Does Dr. Lutze accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lutze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 808-9213 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lutze accept in Tualatin, OR?

    Dr. Lutze in Tualatin, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • PacificSource

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lutze's office located?

    Dr. Cara Lutze's Primary Practice

    19250 SW 65th Ave Ste 240

    Tualatin, OR 97062

    (503) 808-9213

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    Dr. Cara Lutze's Practice 2

    10123 SE Market St

    Portland, OR 97216

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    Dr. Cara Lutze's Practice 3

    18010 SW McEwan Rd

    Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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    What is Dr. Lutze's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lutze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982920872.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lutze?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lutze

    What is Dr. Cara Lutze's specialty?

    Dr. Lutze is a Internist near Tualatin, OR.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Lutze to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cara Lutze affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lutze is affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Cara Lutze accepting new patients in Tualatin, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Cara Lutze is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cara Lutze offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lutze's office at (503) 808-9213 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cara Lutze?

    Please contact Dr. Lutze's office at (503) 808-9213 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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