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Who is Dr. Lu, Cardiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Yi Lu, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office at (408) 436-3300.
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 Cardiologist, 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lu perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yi Lu may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lu's office.
Does Dr. Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Lu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 436-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lu accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Lu in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Lu's office located?
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 1336598796.
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. Yi Lu's specialty?
Dr. Lu is a Cardiologist near Walnut Creek, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Lu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yi Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - Santa Clara Medical 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
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Is Yi Lu accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yi Lu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yi Lu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (408) 436-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yi Lu?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (408) 436-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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