Waiho Lum, M.D.
NPI 1609837384 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Forest Hills, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waiho Lum, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Forest Hills, NY (NPI 1609837384).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609837384
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 202905 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,303 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 704 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 277 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $144 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 45 | $35 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 42 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 50 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 19 | 19 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 19 | 18 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 18 | 18 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2015-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waiho Lum's NPI number?
- Waiho Lum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609837384, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waiho Lum's specialty?
- Waiho Lum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waiho Lum located?
- Waiho Lum's practice location on file with NPPES is 11201 75th Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375-5633.
- What is Waiho Lum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waiho Lum is (718) 268-6808.
- Does Waiho Lum accept Medicare?
- Waiho Lum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waiho Lum's NPI active?
- Yes — Waiho Lum's NPI (1609837384) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.