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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luk, Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Lauren Luk, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Luk is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luk’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luk’s office at (415) 362-5443.
What languages does Dr. Luk speak?
Dr. Luk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Luk typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Luk 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. Luk. 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.
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Migraine Types
- Migraine
- Uncommon migraine
- Atypical migraine
- Complex migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Luk typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Luk 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. Luk. 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.
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
- Sinus Surgery (Sphenoidotomy)
- Endoscopic Ethmoid and Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
- Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
- Sinus Exploration
- Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Total Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
- 31287: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy;
- 31253: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Luk accept my insurance?
Dr. Luk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 362-5443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luk accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Luk in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Luk's office located?
Dr. Lauren Luk's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 362-5443
What is Dr. Luk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801186192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luk
What is Dr. Lauren Luk's specialty?
Dr. Luk is a Otolaryngologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.
Is this Dr. Lauren Luk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luk is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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 Lauren Luk accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Luk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Luk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luk's office at (415) 362-5443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Luk?
Please contact Dr. Luk's office at (415) 362-5443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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