Lina Hu, MD
NPI 1841377959 · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lina Hu, MD is a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1841377959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841377959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201118 (LA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,919 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,160 | $48 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 257 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 201 | $36 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 82 | $36 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 77 | $105 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 62 | $45 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228Phone: (318) 626-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2025-07-14
- Certified
- 2025-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lina Hu's NPI number?
- Lina Hu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841377959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lina Hu's specialty?
- Lina Hu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lina Hu located?
- Lina Hu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2600.
- What is Lina Hu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lina Hu is (504) 988-2300.
- Does Lina Hu accept Medicare?
- Lina Hu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lina Hu's NPI active?
- Yes — Lina Hu's NPI (1841377959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.