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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lueking, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Richard Lueking, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lueking is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lueking’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lueking’s office at (325) 747-6741.
What languages does Dr. Lueking speak?
Dr. Lueking and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lueking treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lueking 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. Lueking. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Rapid Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86072: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Nocardiosis
- Bacterial Infection
- Nocardia Infection
- Nocardial Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- A439: Nocardiosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Fungal Infection
- Mycosis
- Mold Infection
- Yeast Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B49: Unspecified mycosis
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Which procedures does Dr. Lueking perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Lueking 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. Lueking's office.
Does Dr. Lueking accept my insurance?
Dr. Lueking accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (325) 747-6741 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lueking accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Lueking in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lueking's office located?
Dr. Richard Lueking's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(325) 747-6741
What is Dr. Lueking's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lueking's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912435397.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lueking?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lueking
What is Dr. Richard Lueking's specialty?
Dr. Lueking is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charleston, SC.
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. Lueking to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Lueking affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lueking is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center 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
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Is Richard Lueking accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lueking is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lueking offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lueking's office at (325) 747-6741 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lueking?
Please contact Dr. Lueking's office at (325) 747-6741 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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