Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Weeki Wachee, FL

Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Weeki Wachee, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Melvin C Lu Md Llc and his current practice location is 10133 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 596-4401.

Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME 70999) 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 1336287994.

Contact Information

Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu, MD
10133 Cortez Blvd,
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613-6385
(352) 596-4401
(352) 596-4431

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melvin Chia-hung Lu
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience32 Years
Location10133 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee, Florida
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:
  • Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336287994
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/02/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/21/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517910920
  • Enrollment ID: I20120427000282

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336287994NPI-NPPES
070012943OtherMEDICARE RAILROAD
38300AOtherBCBS GROUP NUMBER
31381OtherBCBS PROVIDER NUMBER
38300OtherBCBS GROUP NUMBER
CI5866OtherMEDICARE RAILROAD GRP #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology ME 70999 (Florida)Primary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery ME 70999 (Florida)Secondary
207ND0900XDermatology - Dermatopathology ME 70999 (Florida)Secondary
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology ME 70999 (Florida)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Melvin C Lu Md Llc34765068822

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. Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMelvin C Lu Md Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679761563
PECOS PAC ID: 3476506882
Enrollment ID: O20050225000293

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. Dr Melvin Chia-hung 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
Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu, MD
10133 Cortez Blvd,
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613-6385

Ph: (352) 596-4401
Dr Melvin Chia-hung Lu, MD
10133 Cortez Blvd,
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613-6385

Ph: (352) 596-4401

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Dermatology Doctors in Weeki Wachee, FL


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