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Dr. James J. Lu, MD

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(James J. Lu, MD)

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Neurosurgery and General Practice

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Professional interests include: herniated disc, spinal stenosis, migraine, and more.

12266 De Paul Drive Suite 100
Bridgeton, MO 63044

(314) 738-2770

Dr. James J. Lu, MD is a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO specializing in general surgery, neurosurgery and general practice. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. James J. Lu, MD is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, Mosaic Life Care, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

12266 De Paul Drive Suite 100
Bridgeton, MO 63044

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Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. James J. Lu, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2012 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	192
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	178
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	16
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	166
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	155
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2016 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	162
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	35
spinal procedures	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	151
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	13
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	120
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2019 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	142
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	117
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	115
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	69
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	30
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeton, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	142
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	117
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	10
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Lu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James J. Lu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James J. Lu, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James J. Lu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health DePaul Hospital

SSM Health

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Mosaic Life Care

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

SSM MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James J. Lu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James J. Lu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bridgeton, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James J. Lu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$1,244 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $1,244
Medtronic, Inc.	$50 MAZOR X SYSTEM $23	ACTIVA PC $13	UNID_PASS $13
Ethicon US, LLC	$32 STRATAFIX $32
GE Healthcare	$29 $29
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC	$22 ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH $22
Other	$51 Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System $21	ELEVATE $18	361 System Assembly $12

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$956
Food and Beverage	$471

Biography

Dr. James Lu's specialties are general practice, general surgery, and neurosurgery. He practices in Bridgeton, MO. His areas of expertise include the following: migraine, cervical (neck) spine problems, and spine surgery procedures. His professional affiliations include SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Dr. Lu attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Lu's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His practice in Bridgeton, MO is open to new patients as reported by Yext.