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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lutfi, Obesity Medicine Specialist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Samaa Lutfi, DO is an Obesity Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lutfi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lutfi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lutfi’s office at (313) 966-3300.
What languages does Dr. Lutfi speak?
Dr. Lutfi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Lutfi treat?
As a Obesity Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lutfi 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. Lutfi. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Lutfi perform as a Obesity Medicine Specialist?
As a Obesity Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Samaa Lutfi may include:
- Complications of Gastric Surgery
- Gastric Bypass Consultation
- Gastric Bypass Follow Up
- Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation
- Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Follow Up
- Medical Weight Management
- Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation
- Revisional Weight Loss Surgery
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lutfi's office.
Does Dr. Lutfi accept my insurance?
Dr. Lutfi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 966-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lutfi accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Lutfi in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lutfi's office located?
What is Dr. Lutfi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lutfi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760988406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lutfi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lutfi
What is Dr. Samaa Lutfi's specialty?
Dr. Lutfi is a Obesity Medicine Specialist near Detroit, MI. A physician specializing in obesity treatment focuses on managing obesity by addressing the genetic, biological, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to the condition. These specialists, who may be internists, endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, preventive medicine physicians, neurologists, or other specialists, use a variety of therapeutic interventions such as diet, physical activity, behavioral modifications, and pharmacotherapy to provide a comprehensive approach to care. Obesity medicine physicians often collaborate with dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals, and bariatric surgeons to optimize patient outcomes. They are also skilled in providing pre-, peri-, and post-surgical care for bariatric patients, advocate for obesity prevention, and support individuals affected by obesity. Contact Dr. Lutfi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samaa Lutfi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lutfi is affiliated with Dmc Sinai-Grace Hospital 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 Obesity Medicine Specialist?
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Is Samaa Lutfi accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?
Yes, Dr. Samaa Lutfi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samaa Lutfi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lutfi's office at (313) 966-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samaa Lutfi?
Please contact Dr. Lutfi's office at (313) 966-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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