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Dr. Luke Edwards
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist
,Surgeon
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edwards, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Luke Edwards is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (617) 789-2990.
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Edwards treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Deep Tissue Pressure Injury
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Deep Bedsore
- Pressure-Induced Tissue Damage
- Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
- Deep Tissue Injury
- Bedsore
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89893: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
- L89894: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 4
- L89616: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of right heel
- L89624: Pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 4
- L89626: Pressure-induced deep tissue damage of left heel
- L89614: Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 4
- L89610: Pressure ulcer of right heel, unstageable
- L89623: Pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 3
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
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:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Buttock
- Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore on Buttock
- Skin Wound on Buttock
- Non-healing Wound
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98419: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with unspecified severity
- L98499: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Laceration
- Left Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Tear
- Right Lower Leg Wound
- Left Leg Cut
- Left Leg Tear
- Left Lower Leg Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81811A: Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, initial encounter
- S81812A: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Heel or Midfoot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97419: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with unspecified severity
What procedures does Dr. Edwards perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 789-2990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Edwards in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831693613.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edwards
What is Dr. Luke Edwards's specialty?
Dr. Edwards is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Brooklyn, NY. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Edwards to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luke Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving 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 Luke Edwards accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Luke Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luke Edwards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (617) 789-2990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luke Edwards?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (617) 789-2990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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