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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lucero, Family Medicine Specialist in East Chicago, IN?
Dr. Laura Lucero, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in East Chicago, IN with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Lucero is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucero’s office at (219) 933-2623.
What languages does Dr. Lucero speak?
Dr. Lucero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lucero typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lucero 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. Lucero. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lucero typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lucero may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Lucero's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lucero accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 933-2623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucero accept in East Chicago, IN?
Dr. Lucero in East Chicago, 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
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lucero's office located?
Dr. Laura Lucero's Primary Practice
2001 E Columbus Dr Ste C
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 933-2623
What is Dr. Lucero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lucero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134111651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lucero
What is Dr. Laura Lucero's specialty?
Dr. Lucero is a Family Medicine Specialist near East Chicago, IN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Laura Lucero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lucero is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Laura Lucero accepting new patients in East Chicago, IN?
Yes, Dr. Laura Lucero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Lucero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lucero's office at (219) 933-2623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Lucero?
Please contact Dr. Lucero's office at (219) 933-2623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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