Yang Lu, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1982850657 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yang Lu, M.D., PH.D. is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1982850657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982850657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 336090464 (IL)
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 tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,728 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 389 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 383 | $38 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 364 | $111 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 113 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 100 | $37 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 96 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$237 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1740 W Taylor St. (mc931)Dept. of RadiologyChicago, IL 60061Phone: (312) 996-3970Fax: (312) 996-0511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-14
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yang Lu's NPI number?
- Yang Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982850657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yang Lu's specialty?
- Yang Lu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yang Lu located?
- Yang Lu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Yang Lu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yang Lu is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Yang Lu accept Medicare?
- Yang Lu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yang Lu's NPI active?
- Yes — Yang Lu's NPI (1982850657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.