Christopher Yu-hua Lu, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Dallas, TX

Christopher Yu-hua Lu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Dallas, Texas. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and his current practice location is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 648-3959.

Christopher Yu-hua Lu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H6889) 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 1487623963.

Contact Information

Christopher Yu-hua Lu, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
(214) 648-3959
(214) 648-2071

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Yu-hua Lu
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience50 Years
Location5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas
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:
  • Christopher Yu-hua Lu attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487623963
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698665248
  • Enrollment ID: I20040317000897

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Yu-hua Lu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487623963NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology H6889 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center06481882502569

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Yu-hua Lu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972579365
PECOS PAC ID: 0648188250
Enrollment ID: O20031106000792

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. Christopher Yu-hua 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
Christopher Yu-hua Lu, MD
Po Box 845347,
Dallas, TX 75284-5347

Ph: (214) 648-3959
Christopher Yu-hua Lu, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208

Ph: (214) 648-3959

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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