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Who is Dr. Lu, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shi-Tze Lu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lu completed his residency at University Of Texas Houston Med School Houston Tx. Dr. Lu is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office at (713) 797-1087.
Where did Dr. Lu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Texas Houston Med School Houston Tx
Is Dr. Lu board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shi-Tze Lu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lu speak?
Dr. Lu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Lu treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
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:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shi-Tze Lu 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
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 (713) 797-1087 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lu accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Lu in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Assurant
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lu's office located?
Dr. Shi-Tze Lu's Primary Practice
4543 Post Oak Place Dr Ste 105
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 797-1087
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 1215932900.
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. Shi-Tze Lu's specialty?
Dr. Lu is a Internist near Houston, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Lu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shi-Tze Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?
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Is Shi-Tze Lu accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shi-Tze Lu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shi-Tze Lu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (713) 797-1087 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shi-Tze Lu?
Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (713) 797-1087 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shi-Tze Lu have?
Dr. Shi-Tze Lu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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