Hua Lu, MD PHD
NPI 1043288749 · Internal Medicine Physician · Brookline, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hua Lu, MD PHD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Brookline, MA (NPI 1043288749).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043288749
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 224722 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
684 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 208 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 98 | $195 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 58 | $371 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 37 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 56 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 46 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 45 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 40 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 39 | 14 |
| Metformin Hcl | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-09
- Last updated
- 2025-07-24
- Certified
- 2025-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hua Lu's NPI number?
- Hua Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043288749, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hua Lu's specialty?
- Hua Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hua Lu located?
- Hua Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1180 Beacon St Ste 4a, Brookline, MA 02446-3806.
- What is Hua Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hua Lu is (617) 934-8493.
- Does Hua Lu accept Medicare?
- Hua Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hua Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Hua Lu's NPI (1043288749) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.