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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lucena, Internist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Bernardo Lucena, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lucena completed his residency at St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lucena is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucena’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucena’s office at (219) 663-7000.
Where did Dr. Lucena go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Joseph Hospital
What languages does Dr. Lucena speak?
Dr. Lucena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lucena typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lucena 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. Lucena. 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:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lucena typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Lucena 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. Lucena. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Lucena accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 663-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucena accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Lucena in Merrillville, IN 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lucena's office located?
Dr. Bernardo Lucena's Primary Practice
8777 Broadway Ste A
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 663-7000
What is Dr. Lucena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lucena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356391676.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lucena
What is Dr. Bernardo Lucena's specialty?
Dr. Lucena is a Internist near Merrillville, IN.
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. Bernardo Lucena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lucena is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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 Bernardo Lucena accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Bernardo Lucena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bernardo Lucena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lucena's office at (219) 663-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bernardo Lucena?
Please contact Dr. Lucena's office at (219) 663-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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