Charles Lu, MD
NPI 1275796963 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Lu, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1275796963).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275796963
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A91549 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylatebrand: Pradaxa | 353 | 117 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 301 | 108 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 263 | 92 |
| Furosemide | 238 | 94 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 237 | 81 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 198 | 50 |
| Carvedilol | 140 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-03
- Last updated
- 2021-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Lu's NPI number?
- Charles Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275796963, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Lu's specialty?
- Charles Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Lu located?
- Charles Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-3043.
- What is Charles Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Lu is (858) 717-5294.
- Does Charles Lu accept Medicare?
- Charles Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Lu's NPI (1275796963) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.