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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lugue, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Carmelita Lugue, DO is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Lugue graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Lugue is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lugue’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lugue’s office at (704) 671-6912.
Where did Dr. Lugue go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lugue speak?
Dr. Lugue and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lugue treat?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Lugue 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. Lugue. 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 Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
- Women's checkup with issues
- Pelvic exam, abnormal results
- OB/GYN visit with concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
- Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Menometrorrhagia
- Irregular Heavy Bleeding
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
- N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control Implant Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
- Contraceptive implant follow-up
- Nexplanon monitoring
- Subdermal implant check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
- Z3046: Encounter for surveillance of implantable subdermal contraceptive
Also known as:
- Postpartum Depression Screening
- Maternal Depression Check
- PPD Screening
- New Mother Depression Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine IUD Check-up
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Regular IUD Check
- Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
- IUD Follow-up Visit
- Intrauterine Device Extraction
- Taking out IUD
- Removing an IUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device
- Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
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:
- Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
- Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
- GDM with Insulin
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
What procedures does Dr. Lugue perform?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Lugue 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. Lugue. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
- Hysterosalpingography Prep
- Uterine Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision
Also known as:
- Fallopian Tube Removal
- Salpingectomy
- Tubal Removal Surgery
- Oviduct Removal
- Partial Salpingectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58700: Salpingectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum Care
- Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Obstetric Visits
CPT Codes:
- 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum visits
- Pregnancy check-ups
- Maternity care appointments
CPT Codes:
- 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
Also known as:
- Complete Maternity Care with C-Section
- Routine Obstetric Care
- Cesarean Delivery Package
- Antepartum and Postpartum Care
CPT Codes:
- 59510: Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Also known as:
- Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
- Drug Implant Exchange
- Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
- Medication Device Change
CPT Codes:
- 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Does Dr. Lugue accept my insurance?
Dr. Lugue accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 671-6912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lugue accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Lugue in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
State of North Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lugue's office located?
Dr. Carmelita Lugue's Primary Practice
660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 671-6912
What is Dr. Lugue's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lugue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285848143.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lugue?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lugue
What is Dr. Carmelita Lugue's specialty?
Dr. Lugue is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Gastonia, NC. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Lugue to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carmelita Lugue affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lugue is affiliated with CaroMont Regional 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
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Is Carmelita Lugue accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Carmelita Lugue is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carmelita Lugue offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lugue's office at (704) 671-6912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carmelita Lugue?
Please contact Dr. Lugue's office at (704) 671-6912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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