Stephanie Lu, DO
NPI 1518524586 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Lu, DO is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1518524586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518524586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A20252 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 103 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 22 |
| Metformin Hcl | 53 | 18 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 46 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 44 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$134 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
- 2019-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-08-14
- Certified
- 2025-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Lu's NPI number?
- Stephanie Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518524586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Lu's specialty?
- Stephanie Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephanie Lu located?
- Stephanie Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Stephanie Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Lu is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Stephanie Lu accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Lu's NPI (1518524586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.