Min Lu, MD
NPI 1043521768 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Min Lu, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1043521768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043521768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125.058294 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,978 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 844 | $140 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 569 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 394 | $53 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 334 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 226 | $183 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 72 | 44 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 66 | 33 |
| Celecoxib | 63 | 43 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 13 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 21 | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 21 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin | 13 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 4940 Eastern AveBaltimore, MD 21224-2735Phone: (410) 550-0100
- 1800 Orleans StBaltimore, MD 21287-0010Phone: (410) 955-5000
- 1221 Mercantile LnUpper Marlboro, MD 20774-5374Phone: (301) 618-5500
- 1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 180Arlington, VA 22205-3633Phone: (301) 530-1010
- 8401 Greensboro Dr Ste 120Mc Lean, VA 22102-5101Phone: (301) 530-1010
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-28
- Last updated
- 2026-04-23
- Certified
- 2026-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Min Lu's NPI number?
- Min Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043521768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Min Lu's specialty?
- Min Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Min Lu located?
- Min Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506, Bethesda, MD 20817-1184.
- What is Min Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Min Lu is (301) 530-1010.
- Does Min Lu accept Medicare?
- Min Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Min Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Min Lu's NPI (1043521768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.