James Lu, MD
NPI 1912160979 · Psychiatry Physician · Norwalk, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lu, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Norwalk, CA (NPI 1912160979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912160979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A111090 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 132 | 45 |
| Alprazolam | 121 | 31 |
| Mirtazapine | 82 | 31 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 79 | 20 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 75 | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 66 | 17 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 62 | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-09
- Last updated
- 2021-11-29
- Certified
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lu's NPI number?
- James Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912160979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lu's specialty?
- James Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lu located?
- James Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 12501 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk, CA 90650-3179.
- What is James Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lu is (562) 807-6200.
- Does James Lu accept Medicare?
- James Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lu's NPI (1912160979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.