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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lushbough, Internist in Jersey City, NJ?
Dr. Catherine Lushbough, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Jersey City, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lushbough is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lushbough’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lushbough’s office at (201) 915-2000.
What languages does Dr. Lushbough speak?
Dr. Lushbough and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lushbough typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lushbough 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. Lushbough. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lushbough typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Lushbough may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lushbough's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lushbough accept my insurance?
Dr. Lushbough accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 915-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lushbough accept in Jersey City, NJ?
Dr. Lushbough in Jersey City, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lushbough's office located?
What is Dr. Lushbough's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lushbough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902260268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lushbough?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lushbough
What is Dr. Catherine Lushbough's specialty?
Dr. Lushbough is a Internist near Jersey City, NJ.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Catherine Lushbough affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lushbough is affiliated with Jersey City 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
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Is Catherine Lushbough accepting new patients in Jersey City, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Lushbough is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Lushbough offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lushbough's office at (201) 915-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Lushbough?
Please contact Dr. Lushbough's office at (201) 915-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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