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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lusby, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Heather Lusby, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lusby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lusby’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lusby’s office at (270) 745-1000.
What languages does Dr. Lusby speak?
Dr. Lusby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lusby typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lusby 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. Lusby. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lusby typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lusby performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lusby. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Superficial Bone Biopsy (e.g., Hip, Rib)
- Biopsy
- Needle Bone Biopsy
- Trocar Bone Biopsy
- Ilium Biopsy
- Rib Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20220: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum, spinous process, ribs)
Does Dr. Lusby accept my insurance?
Dr. Lusby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 745-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lusby accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Lusby in Bowling Green, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lusby's office located?
Dr. Heather Lusby's Primary Practice
720 2nd Ave Ste 307
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-1000
What is Dr. Lusby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lusby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720430705.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lusby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lusby
What is Dr. Heather Lusby's specialty?
Dr. Lusby is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bowling Green, KY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Heather Lusby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lusby is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heather Lusby accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. Heather Lusby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Lusby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lusby's office at (270) 745-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Lusby?
Please contact Dr. Lusby's office at (270) 745-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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