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Dr. Cristina Lugo

Coral Gables, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lugo, Hospitalist in Coral Gables, FL?

    Dr. Cristina Lugo is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Coral Gables, FL. Dr. Lugo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lugo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lugo’s office at (305) 661-1515.

    What languages does Dr. Lugo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lugo typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lugo 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. Lugo. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Baby Scalp Swelling (Caput Succedaneum)
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Caput newborn
    • Swelling on baby's head after birth
    • Birth-related scalp edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P1281: Caput succedaneum

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Suspected Infection Ruled Out
    • Newborn Screening
    • No newborn infection found
    • Infant infectious disease cleared
    • Newborn sepsis ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z051: Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Affected by Mother's Group B Strep
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant affected by maternal GBS
    • Baby affected by mother's strep B
    • Newborn with Group B Strep exposure
    • Neonatal GBS infection from mother

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P0082: Newborn affected by (positive) maternal group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lugo typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Lugo may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lugo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lugo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lugo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 661-1515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lugo accept in Coral Gables, FL?

    Dr. Lugo in Coral Gables, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independent Living Systems

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Lugo's office located?

    Dr. Cristina Lugo's Primary Practice

    5955 Ponce de Leon Blvd

    Coral Gables, FL 33146

    (305) 661-1515

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

    Dr. Lugo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306291208.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lugo?

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

    What is Dr. Cristina Lugo's specialty?

    Dr. Lugo is a Hospitalist near Coral Gables, FL.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Cristina Lugo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lugo is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Hca Florida St. Lucie Hospital, West Boca Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Delray 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Cristina Lugo accepting new patients in Coral Gables, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Lugo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cristina Lugo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lugo's office at (305) 661-1515 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cristina Lugo?

    Please contact Dr. Lugo's office at (305) 661-1515 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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