23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Luu, Retina Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. James Luu, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Luu graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program. Dr. Luu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luu’s office at (719) 473-9595.
Where did Dr. Luu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program
Medical School: New York Medical College
What languages does Dr. Luu speak?
Dr. Luu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Luu treat?
As a Retina Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43392: Other vitreous opacities, left eye
- H43391: Other vitreous opacities, right eye
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Single Break
- Traction Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with One Tear
- Single Break Retinal Detachment
- Pulled Retina Detachment
- Fibrovascular Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33011: Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
- H33012: Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
- H3341: Traction detachment of retina, right eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
- H33022: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Hole
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Retinal Hole
- Foveal Hole
- Macular Cyst
- Macular Pseudohole
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Luu perform as a Retina Specialist?
As a Retina Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Luu may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Luu's office.
Does Dr. Luu accept my insurance?
Dr. Luu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 473-9595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luu accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Luu in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Eon Health
Express Scripts
Family Health Network
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Luu's office located?
Dr. James Luu's Primary Practice
2770 N Union Blvd Ste 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 473-9595
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 1174508071.
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. James Luu's specialty?
Dr. Luu is a Retina Specialist near Colorado Springs, CO. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Luu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Luu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Luu 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
Where can I learn more about Retina Specialist?
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Is James Luu accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. James Luu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Luu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luu's office at (719) 473-9595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Luu?
Please contact Dr. Luu's office at (719) 473-9595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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