Elizabeth Lu, DPM
NPI 1568496172 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Dyersburg, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Lu, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Dyersburg, TN (NPI 1568496172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568496172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DPM0000000658 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,849 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 610 | $41 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 475 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 275 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 101 | $83 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 90 | $116 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 82 | $88 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 189 | 139 |
| Ciclopirox | 79 | 42 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 67 | 57 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 59 | 49 |
| Meloxicam | 44 | 24 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 31 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 30 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$138 across 6 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2010-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Lu's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568496172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Lu's specialty?
- Elizabeth Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Elizabeth Lu located?
- Elizabeth Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 US Highway 51 Byp E, Dyersburg, TN 38024-2079.
- What is Elizabeth Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Lu is (731) 287-3130.
- Does Elizabeth Lu accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Lu's NPI (1568496172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.