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Dr. Frank Lukens, MD

Dr. Frank Lukens, MD

Jacksonville, FL

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lukens, Gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Frank Lukens, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Lukens is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lukens’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lukens’s office.

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

    • Medical School: Francisco Marroquin University | Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Facultad De Medicina

    Is Dr. Lukens board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Lukens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lukens speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lukens treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lukens 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. Lukens. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • GI Appliance Fitting
    • Digestive Device Adjustment
    • Enteral Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    What procedures does Dr. Lukens perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lukens performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lukens. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Enteroscopy
    • Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Scope
    • Enteroscopy with Biopsy
    • Small Bowel Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP with Bile Duct Dilation
    • Diagnostic ERCP
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Dilation
    • Bile Duct Widening via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Balloon Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43277: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with trans-endoscopic balloon dilation of biliary/pancreatic duct(s) or of ampulla (sphincteroplasty), including sphincterotomy, when performed, each duct
    • 43260: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
    • ERCP Cannulation
    • Bile Duct Cannulation
    • Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Lukens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lukens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lukens accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Lukens in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • ZF TRW

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    Where is Dr. Lukens' office located?

    Dr. Frank Lukens' Primary Practice

    4500 San Pablo Rd S

    Jacksonville, FL 32224

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    What is Dr. Lukens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lukens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801871272.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lukens?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lukens

    What is Dr. Frank Lukens's specialty?

    Dr. Lukens is a Gastroenterologist near Jacksonville, FL. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Lukens to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Frank Lukens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lukens is affiliated with Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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

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    Is Frank Lukens accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Lukens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frank Lukens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lukens's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frank Lukens?

    Please contact Dr. Lukens's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Lukens have?

    Dr. Frank Lukens is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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