Ming-Lung Lu, NP
NPI 1194116970 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ming-Lung Lu, NP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1194116970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194116970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95001978 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
421 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 | 145 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 103 | $152 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 81 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$152 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 41 | 31 |
| Carvedilol | 29 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 24 | 17 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 19 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | 12 |
| Isosorbide Dinitrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$367 across 3 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
- 2015-02-14
- Last updated
- 2016-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ming-Lung Lu's NPI number?
- Ming-Lung Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194116970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ming-Lung Lu's specialty?
- Ming-Lung Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ming-Lung Lu located?
- Ming-Lung Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3401 W Sunflower Ave Ste 225, Santa Ana, CA 92704-6948.
- What is Ming-Lung Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ming-Lung Lu is (714) 619-8777.
- Does Ming-Lung Lu accept Medicare?
- Ming-Lung Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ming-Lung Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ming-Lung Lu's NPI (1194116970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.