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Who is Dr. Lu, Pediatric Rheumatologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Pai-Yue Lu, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lu graduated from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program. Dr. Lu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office.
Where did Dr. Lu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: New York Medical College
Is Dr. Lu board certified in Pediatric Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Pai-Yue Lu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Lu speak?
Dr. Lu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lu treat?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Lu 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. Lu. 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:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Childhood Arthritis
- Kids Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
- M083: Juvenile rheumatoid polyarthritis (seronegative)
- M0890: Juvenile arthritis, unspecified, unspecified site
- M0820: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified site
- M08861: Other juvenile arthritis, right knee
- M08862: Other juvenile arthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Childhood psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis arthritis in kids
- Pediatric psoriatic joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4054: Psoriatic juvenile arthropathy
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
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:
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Dysfunction
- Joint Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M249: Joint derangement, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fluid in Left Knee Joint
- Joint Disorder
- Swollen Left Knee
- Left Knee Effusion
- Water on the Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25462: Effusion, left knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Large Bowel Crohn's
- Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications
Also known as:
- Lyme Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Lyme Disease
- Lyme disease joint pain
- Infectious arthritis from Lyme
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6923: Arthritis due to Lyme disease
Also known as:
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Raynaud Phenomenon
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Raynaud's Disease', 'Raynaud's Syndrome
- Cold Fingers and Toes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7300: Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Periodic Fever Syndrome
- Autoinflammatory Fever Syndromes
- Recurrent Fever Syndromes
- Hereditary Fever Syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M041: Periodic fever syndromes
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lu perform as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pai-Yue Lu may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lu's office.
Does Dr. Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Lu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lu accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Lu in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
PacificSource
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lu's office located?
What is Dr. Lu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972707784.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lu
What is Dr. Pai-Yue Lu's specialty?
Dr. Lu is a Pediatric Rheumatologist near Lexington, KY. A pediatrician specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and collagen diseases. Contact Dr. Lu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pai-Yue Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uk Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion H, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Pikeville Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Rheumatologist?
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Is Pai-Yue Lu accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Pai-Yue Lu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pai-Yue Lu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pai-Yue Lu?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pai-Yue Lu have?
Dr. Pai-Yue Lu is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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