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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lush, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. David Lush, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lush completed his residency at St Louis Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lush is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lush’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lush’s office.
Where did Dr. Lush go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo
Is Dr. Lush board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Lush, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lush speak?
Dr. Lush and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lush typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lush 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. Lush. 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 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lush typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Lush 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. Lush's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lush accept my insurance?
Dr. Lush 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. Lush accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lush in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lush's office located?
What is Dr. Lush's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801823893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lush?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lush
What is Dr. David Lush's specialty?
Dr. Lush is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
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. David Lush affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lush is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Lush accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Lush is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Lush offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lush's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Lush?
Please contact Dr. Lush's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Lush have?
Dr. David Lush is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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