Lu Huber, MD
NPI 1629278759 · Nephrology Physician · Sioux Falls, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lu Huber, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Sioux Falls, SD (NPI 1629278759).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629278759
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 067649 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
2,481 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 892 | $9 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 311 | $333 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 278 | $74 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 174 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 126 | $111 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 300 | 84 |
| Losartan Potassium | 176 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 121 | 31 |
| Carvedilol | 119 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 116 | 34 |
| Calcitriol | 111 | 30 |
| Chlorthalidone | 80 | 18 |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
- 2007-07-18
- Last updated
- 2017-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lu Huber's NPI number?
- Lu Huber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629278759, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lu Huber's specialty?
- Lu Huber is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lu Huber located?
- Lu Huber's practice location on file with NPPES is 1315 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1058.
- What is Lu Huber's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lu Huber is (605) 322-5800.
- Does Lu Huber accept Medicare?
- Lu Huber is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lu Huber's NPI active?
- Yes — Lu Huber's NPI (1629278759) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.