43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Luger, Pulmonologist in Melrose Park, IL?
Dr. Gerald Luger, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Melrose Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Luger graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston City Hosp, Internal Medicine; Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Luger is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luger’s office.
Where did Dr. Luger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston City Hosp, Internal Medicine; Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Boston Med Center | Children's Hospital Boston Program
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Is Dr. Luger board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Luger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Luger speak?
Dr. Luger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Luger typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Luger 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. Luger. 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
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:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Luger typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Luger may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Luger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Luger accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Luger's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Luger's office located?
What is Dr. Luger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992792253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luger
What is Dr. Gerald Luger's specialty?
Dr. Luger is a Pulmonologist near Melrose Park, IL.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Gerald Luger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Luger 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gerald Luger accepting new patients in Melrose Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Luger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Luger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Luger?
Please contact Dr. Luger's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Luger have?
Dr. Gerald Luger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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