Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luu, Critical Care Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Bao Luu, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Luu graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at University California. Dr. Luu is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luu’s office at (858) 554-8860.
Where did Dr. Luu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University California
Residency: University California | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Luu speak?
Dr. Luu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Luu typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Luu 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. Luu. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Luu typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bao Luu may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Luu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Luu accept my insurance?
Dr. Luu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luu accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Luu in La Jolla, 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
Blue Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Luu's office located?
What is Dr. Luu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871588020.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luu
What is Dr. Bao Luu's specialty?
Dr. Luu is a Critical Care Internist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Bao Luu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luu is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bao Luu accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bao Luu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bao Luu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luu's office at (858) 554-8860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bao Luu?
Please contact Dr. Luu's office at (858) 554-8860 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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