Monica Lu, PA-C
NPI 1972857480 · Physician Assistant · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Monica Lu, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1972857480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972857480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 84662421206 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
32 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $103–$108 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 54 | 24 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 42 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 26 | 11 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 20 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 19 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,312 across 33 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
- 2012-11-06
- Last updated
- 2012-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monica Lu's NPI number?
- Monica Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972857480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Monica Lu's specialty?
- Monica Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Monica Lu located?
- Monica Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 375 S Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1260.
- What is Monica Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Monica Lu is (801) 581-2016.
- Does Monica Lu accept Medicare?
- Monica Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Monica Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Monica Lu's NPI (1972857480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.