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Dr. Dennis Lu, MD

Anaheim, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lu, Specialist in Anaheim, CA?

    Dr. Dennis Lu, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Anaheim, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lu graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington. Dr. Lu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lu’s office at (518) 566-2020.

    Where did Dr. Lu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    Is Dr. Lu board certified in Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Lu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Lu speak?

    Dr. Lu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lu treat?

    As a Specialist, 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H268: Other specified cataract
    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Eye surgery aftercare
    • Ear surgery aftercare
    • Sensory organ recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Keratoconus
    • Corneal Disorder
    • Conical cornea
    • KC
    • Corneal thinning disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

    Also known as:

    • Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Eye floaters
    • Vitreous opacities
    • Vitreous membranes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43392: Other vitreous opacities, left eye
    • H43391: Other vitreous opacities, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Acute Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Acute Uveitis
    • Sudden Eye Inflammation
    • Iritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2000: Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis

    Does Dr. Lu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 566-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lu accept in Anaheim, CA?

    Dr. Lu in Anaheim, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CalOptima

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lu's office located?

    Dr. Dennis Lu's Primary Practice

    5475 E La Palma Ave

    Anaheim, CA 92807

    (518) 566-2020

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    Dr. Dennis Lu's Practice 2

    6640 Alton Pkwy

    Irvine, CA 92618

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    Dr. Dennis Lu's Practice 3

    3401 S Harbor Blvd

    Santa Ana, CA 92704

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    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 1700875150.

    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. Dennis Lu's specialty?

    Dr. Lu is a Specialist near Anaheim, CA. Contact Dr. Lu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dennis Lu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Specialist?

    Explore Specialist with 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 Dennis Lu accepting new patients in Anaheim, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Lu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dennis Lu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (518) 566-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dennis Lu?

    Please contact Dr. Lu's office at (518) 566-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Lu have?

    Dr. Dennis Lu is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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