Alan Lu, OD
NPI 1972681849 · Optometrist · Hartford, CT
Alan Lu, OD is a Optometrist provider in Hartford, CT (NPI 1972681849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972681849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002436 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cromolyn Sodium | 161 | 69 |
| Latanoprost | 91 | 22 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 61 | 13 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 60 | 13 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 45 | 11 |
| Travoprost | 37 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 20 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 records (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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan Lu's NPI number?
- Alan Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972681849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alan Lu's specialty?
- Alan Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Alan Lu located?
- Alan Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 21 Grand Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
- What is Alan Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alan Lu is (860) 550-7500.
- Is Alan Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Alan Lu's NPI (1972681849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.