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Dr. Joan Luo, MD
Gaithersburg, MD
37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Luo, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dr. Joan Luo, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Luo graduated from Fujian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and completed her residency at National Rehabilitation Hospital/Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital Program. Dr. Luo is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Luo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Luo’s office at (301) 987-8988.
Where did Dr. Luo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: National Rehabilitation Hospital/Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital Program
Medical School: Fujian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
What languages does Dr. Luo speak?
Dr. Luo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Luo treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Luo 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. Luo. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Skin Sensation Issues
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Altered Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Lower Limb Enthesopathy
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tendon Attachment Disorder
- Ligament Inflammation
- Enthesitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M76899: Other specified enthesopathies of unspecified lower limb, excluding foot
Also known as:
- Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Aching shoulder
- Sore shoulder
- Shoulder discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25519: Pain in unspecified shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Luo perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist, Dr. Luo 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. Luo. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Luo accept my insurance?
Dr. Luo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 987-8988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Luo accept in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dr. Luo in Gaithersburg, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Mutual of Omaha
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UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Luo's office located?
Dr. Joan Luo's Primary Practice
8943 Shady Grove Ct
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 987-8988
What is Dr. Luo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Luo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851376651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Luo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Luo
What is Dr. Joan Luo's specialty?
Dr. Luo is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist near Gaithersburg, MD. A physiatrist specializing in Pain Medicine evaluates and treats patients with acute or chronic pain, including pain associated with cancer, in both hospital and outpatient settings. They also collaborate with other specialists to coordinate comprehensive care tailored to the patients needs. Contact Dr. Luo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joan Luo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Luo is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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
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Is Joan Luo accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?
Yes, Dr. Joan Luo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joan Luo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Luo's office at (301) 987-8988 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joan Luo?
Please contact Dr. Luo's office at (301) 987-8988 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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