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Dr. Joseph Lutz, MD

Basking Ridge, NJ

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lutz, Internist in Basking Ridge, NJ?

    Dr. Joseph Lutz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Basking Ridge, NJ. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Lutz graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Lutz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lutz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lutz’s office at (908) 766-0339.

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

    • Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lutz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lutz treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Lutz 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. Lutz. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cystostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Bladder Stoma Care
    • Urinary Diversion Care
    • Suprapubic Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6359: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of other cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Lutz perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Lutz may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lutz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lutz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 766-0339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lutz accept in Basking Ridge, NJ?

    Dr. Lutz in Basking Ridge, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lutz's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Lutz's Primary Practice

    211 S Finley Ave

    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

    (908) 766-0339

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

    Dr. Lutz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245370352.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lutz?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Lutz's specialty?

    Dr. Lutz is a Internist near Basking Ridge, NJ.

    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. Lutz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Lutz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lutz is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center 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 Joseph Lutz accepting new patients in Basking Ridge, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Lutz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Lutz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lutz's office at (908) 766-0339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Lutz?

    Please contact Dr. Lutz's office at (908) 766-0339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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