Kevin Lu
NPI 1356978738 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Lu is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1356978738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356978738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A184980 (CA)
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
6 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
626 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 184 | $31 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 162 | $42 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 111 | $91 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 64 | $39 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, High Complexity88309 | 28 | $162 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 25 | $13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 1 record (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
- 2020-03-25
- Last updated
- 2026-01-08
- Certified
- 2026-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Lu's NPI number?
- Kevin Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356978738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Lu's specialty?
- Kevin Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Lu located?
- Kevin Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 Parnassus Ave Ste M590, San Francisco, CA 94143-2204.
- What is Kevin Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Lu is (415) 353-1613.
- Does Kevin Lu accept Medicare?
- Kevin Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Lu's NPI (1356978738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.