Elaine Lu, M.D.
NPI 1649590258 · Psychiatry Physician · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Lu, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1649590258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649590258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A113541 (CA)
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
16 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
92 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 62 | $201 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 30 | $37 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$201 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 54 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 36 | 12 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 34 | — |
| Olanzapine | 31 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Haloperidol | 27 | — |
| Olanzapinebrand: Olanzapine Odt | 25 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-04
- Last updated
- 2023-08-31
- Certified
- 2023-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Lu's NPI number?
- Elaine Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649590258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Lu's specialty?
- Elaine Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elaine Lu located?
- Elaine Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 the Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126-1136.
- What is Elaine Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Lu is (408) 261-7777.
- Does Elaine Lu accept Medicare?
- Elaine Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Lu's NPI (1649590258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.