Shu Lu, MD
NPI 1821479338 · Anesthesiology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shu Lu, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1821479338).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821479338
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 279761 (MA)
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 tenure28% of score
11 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
320 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 131 | $220 |
| Insertion of Probe in Esophagus for Heart Ultrasound93313 | 44 | $11 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 37 | $103 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 24 | $244 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 24 | $45 |
| Anesthesia for Insertion of Permanent Heart Pacemaker00530 | 18 | $146 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-11
- Last updated
- 2025-03-02
- Certified
- 2025-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shu Lu's NPI number?
- Shu Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821479338, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shu Lu's specialty?
- Shu Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shu Lu located?
- Shu Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114.
- What is Shu Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shu Lu is (617) 726-3030.
- Does Shu Lu accept Medicare?
- Shu Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shu Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Shu Lu's NPI (1821479338) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.