Wenge Lu
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Wenge Lu

Endocrinology
430 Morton Plant St, Ste 400, 
Clearwater, FL 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
7
conditions
430 Morton Plant St, Ste 400, 
Clearwater, FL 

Overview

Dr. Wenge Lu is board certified in internal medicine and part of BayCare Medical Group where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Peking Union Medical College in Beijing, China where he served as chief resident during an internal medicine/endocrinology residency. He practiced as an attending endocrinologist thereafter. Dr. Lu also completed an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida and a fellowship in endocrinology/internal medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Lu is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese. His clinical interests include all endocrine disorders and related internal medicine issues, with special interests in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders and male hypogonadism. He has a strong passion in diabetes education for both patients and healthcare professionals, in print and in person. He is an accomplished author having contributed to multiple medical publications. Dr. Lu is vice chairperson of the Board of Specialty Committee of Diabetes for the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Society. He is a member of the American Endocrinology Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Dr. Lu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

Dr. Lu is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and AB Internal Medicine (Endocrinology,Diabetes And Metabolism).

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
AB Internal Medicine (Endocrinology,Diabetes And Metabolism)

Hospital Affiliations

BayCare Medical Group
BayCare Physician Partners
Morton Plant Hospital
BayCare Physician Partners ACO
St Josephs Hospital
Morton Plant Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MP Diabetes & Endocrine Center Harbor Oaks
430 Morton Plant St, Ste 400, Clearwater, FL 33756

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wenge Lu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wenge Lu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Wenge Lu by calling their office at 727-461-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Wenge Lu a top-rated expert for Hypothyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wenge Lu is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypothyroidism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Wenge Lu specialize in?

While Dr. Wenge Lu is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Wenge Lu accept my insurance?

Dr. Wenge Lu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-461-8300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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