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Who is Dr. Lucar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Jose Lucar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lucar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucar’s office at (202) 741-3333.
What languages does Dr. Lucar speak?
Dr. Lucar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lucar treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lucar 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. Lucar. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Lucar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Lucar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lucar's office.
Does Dr. Lucar accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucar accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Lucar in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Lucar's office located?
Dr. Jose Lucar's Primary Practice
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 741-3333
What is Dr. Lucar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lucar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780970772.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lucar
What is Dr. Jose Lucar's specialty?
Dr. Lucar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Lucar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jose Lucar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lucar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Jose Lucar accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Jose Lucar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Lucar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lucar's office at (202) 741-3333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Lucar?
Please contact Dr. Lucar's office at (202) 741-3333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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