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Dr. Lu Jiao, MD

Dr. Lu Jiao, MD

Pasadena, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jiao, Internist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Lu Jiao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jiao graduated from Harbin Med University and completed her residency at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jiao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jiao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jiao’s office at (626) 795-7556.

    Where did Dr. Jiao go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Huntington Memorial Hospital

    • Medical School: Harbin Med University, Harbin, Heilongjian, China, | Harbin Med University | Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Jiao board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Lu Jiao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jiao speak?

    Dr. Jiao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jiao treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Jiao 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. Jiao. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Which procedures does Dr. Jiao perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lu Jiao may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jiao's office.

    Does Dr. Jiao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jiao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 795-7556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jiao accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Jiao in Pasadena, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jiao's office located?

    Dr. Lu Jiao's Primary Practice

    401 S Fair Oaks Ave

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (626) 795-7556

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    Dr. Lu Jiao's Practice 2

    824 E Carson St Ste 104

    Carson, CA 90745

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    Dr. Lu Jiao's Practice 3

    502 Torrance Blvd

    Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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    What is Dr. Jiao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jiao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023162187.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jiao?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jiao

    What is Dr. Lu Jiao's specialty?

    Dr. Jiao is a Internist near Pasadena, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Jiao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lu Jiao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jiao is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lu Jiao accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lu Jiao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lu Jiao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jiao's office at (626) 795-7556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lu Jiao?

    Please contact Dr. Jiao's office at (626) 795-7556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lu Jiao have?

    Dr. Lu Jiao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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