Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lu, Pediatrician in Torrance, CA?
Dr. John Lu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. Dr. Lu graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital Program. Dr. Lu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office at (310) 792-2977.
Where did Dr. Lu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital Program
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lu speak?
Dr. Lu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lu typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Rashes
- Skin Rash from Contact
- Contact Eczema
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L259: Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Other Non-Infectious Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Digestive Disease
- Non-Infectious Colitis
- Non-Infectious Enteritis
- Digestive Tract Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5289: Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lu typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. John Lu may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Lu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lu accept my insurance?
Dr. Lu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 792-2977 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lu accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Lu in Torrance, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lu's office located?
Dr. John Lu's Primary Practice
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 370
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 792-2977
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 1396767729.
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. John Lu's specialty?
Dr. Lu is a Pediatrician near Torrance, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. John Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lu is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Lu accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Lu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Lu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (310) 792-2977 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Lu?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (310) 792-2977 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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