Luke Zhu, MD
NPI 1568925139 · Ophthalmology Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luke Zhu, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1568925139).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568925139
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
639 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 112 | $88 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 103 | $124 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 73 | $148 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 68 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 46 | $56 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 43 | $63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 122 | 48 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 59 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 30 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 28 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 25 | 20 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 20 | 18 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$739 across 17 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 433 Bolivar StNew Orleans, LA 70112-7021Phone: (504) 568-5722
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-10
- Last updated
- 2024-01-03
- Certified
- 2024-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luke Zhu's NPI number?
- Luke Zhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568925139, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luke Zhu's specialty?
- Luke Zhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luke Zhu located?
- Luke Zhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731-7021.
- What is Luke Zhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luke Zhu is (512) 327-7000.
- Does Luke Zhu accept Medicare?
- Luke Zhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luke Zhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Luke Zhu's NPI (1568925139) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.