Linda Lu, M.D.
NPI 1659546596 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Los Gatos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Lu, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Los Gatos, CA (NPI 1659546596).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659546596
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A93691 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 126 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 307 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 260 | 59 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 231 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 199 | 36 |
| Metformin Hcl | 149 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 146 | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 146 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 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
- 2008-04-22
- Last updated
- 2020-02-08
- Certified
- 2020-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Lu's NPI number?
- Linda Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659546596, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Lu's specialty?
- Linda Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda Lu located?
- Linda Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 15215 National Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032-2425.
- What is Linda Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Lu is (408) 358-1841.
- Does Linda Lu accept Medicare?
- Linda Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Lu's NPI (1659546596) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.