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Who is Dr. Lusa, Rheumatologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Amanda Lusa, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lusa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lusa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lusa’s office at (434) 243-0223.
What languages does Dr. Lusa speak?
Dr. Lusa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lusa treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Lusa 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. Lusa. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Scleroderma
- Systemic scleroderma
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Hardening of the Skin
- Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
What procedures does Dr. Lusa perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Lusa 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. Lusa. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Lusa accept my insurance?
Dr. Lusa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-0223 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lusa accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Lusa in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lusa's office located?
Dr. Amanda Lusa's Primary Practice
415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 2100
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 243-0223
What is Dr. Lusa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lusa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699193094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lusa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lusa
What is Dr. Amanda Lusa's specialty?
Dr. Lusa is a Rheumatologist near Charlottesville, VA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Lusa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amanda Lusa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lusa is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Sentara RMH Medical Center, Augusta Health - Main Campus, HCA Henrico Doctors' Hospital 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 Amanda Lusa accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Amanda Lusa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amanda Lusa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lusa's office at (434) 243-0223 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amanda Lusa?
Please contact Dr. Lusa's office at (434) 243-0223 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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