Shi-Tze Lu, M.D.
NPI 1215932900 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shi-Tze Lu, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215932900).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215932900
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K3610 (TX)
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
21 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
3,189 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 | 335 | $127 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 331 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 315 | $16 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 250 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 213 | $130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 404 | 136 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 223 | 73 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 170 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 167 | 50 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 136 | 55 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 123 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 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
- 2005-06-17
- Last updated
- 2014-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shi-Tze Lu's NPI number?
- Shi-Tze Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215932900, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shi-Tze Lu's specialty?
- Shi-Tze Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shi-Tze Lu located?
- Shi-Tze Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4543 Post Oak Place Dr, Houston, TX 77027-3160.
- What is Shi-Tze Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shi-Tze Lu is (713) 797-1087.
- Does Shi-Tze Lu accept Medicare?
- Shi-Tze Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shi-Tze Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Shi-Tze Lu's NPI (1215932900) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.