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Dr. Vera Luther, MD
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Hemphill, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luther, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Hemphill, TX?
Dr. Vera Luther, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Hemphill, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Luther graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Dr. Luther is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luther’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luther’s office at (409) 787-1707.
Where did Dr. Luther go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Luther speak?
Dr. Luther and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Luther treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Luther 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. Luther. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Heart Disease
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle atrophy
- Muscle loss
- Muscle shrinkage
- Weak muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6250: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Other Circulatory System Disorder
- Other Blood Vessel Problems
- Unspecified Circulatory Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I998: Other disorder of circulatory system
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
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
Which procedures does Dr. Luther perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Vera Luther may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Luther's office.
Does Dr. Luther accept my insurance?
Dr. Luther accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 787-1707 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luther accept in Hemphill, TX?
Dr. Luther in Hemphill, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
Community Care Network
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Luther's office located?
What is Dr. Luther's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699838771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luther?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luther
What is Dr. Vera Luther's specialty?
Dr. Luther is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Hemphill, TX. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Luther to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vera Luther affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luther is affiliated with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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 Vera Luther accepting new patients in Hemphill, TX?
Yes, Dr. Vera Luther is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vera Luther offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luther's office at (409) 787-1707 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vera Luther?
Please contact Dr. Luther's office at (409) 787-1707 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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