Chao-ming Craig Lu, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Hacienda Heights, CA

Chao-ming Craig Lu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Hacienda Heights, California. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. His current practice location is 1850 S Azusa Ave, Ste 306, Hacienda Heights, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (626) 913-2055.

Chao-ming Craig Lu is licensed to practice in California (license number A51490) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1871515163.

Contact Information

Chao-ming Craig Lu, MD
1850 S Azusa Ave, Ste 306,
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-6854
(626) 913-2055
(626) 913-2085

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChao-ming Craig Lu
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience38 Years
Location1850 S Azusa Ave, Hacienda Heights, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chao-ming Craig Lu graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871515163
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991743122
  • Enrollment ID: I20050419001004

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chao-ming Craig Lu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871515163NPI-NPPES
00A514901MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology A51490 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hacienda Dialysis CenterHacienda heights, CADialysis facility
Whittier Hospital Medical CenterWhittier, CAHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Chao-ming Craig Lu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chao-ming Craig Lu, MD
1850 S Azusa Ave, Ste 306,
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-6854

Ph: (626) 913-2055
Chao-ming Craig Lu, MD
1850 S Azusa Ave, Ste 306,
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-6854

Ph: (626) 913-2055

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Mr. Anthony C. Chen, M.D.
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Phone: 626-854-7866    Fax: 626-820-0666
Jaw-huei Chen, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Dr. Omar Velasco, M.D.
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Phone: 626-392-1432    
Shang Cheng Wu, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3141 S Hacienda Blvd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Phone: 626-937-6663    Fax: 626-937-6653
David Michael Aron, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3180 Colima Rd, Suite A, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Phone: 626-968-0547    Fax: 626-968-7599

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