DR. EDWARD SHAO-WEN HSIEH LU MD
NPI 1245989565
Ophthalmology in Boston, MA
About Dr. Edward Shao-wen Hsieh Lu Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. EDWARD SHAO-WEN HSIEH LU MD (NPI 1245989565) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1026411) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2022).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Edward Shao-wen Hsieh Lu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Edward Lu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Boston, MA 02114
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 478 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -
Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BOSTON, MA 02114
BOSTON, MA 02114
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Edward Lu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Edward Lu is 1245989565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2022.
Where is Edward Lu located?
Edward Lu practices at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 573-3288.
What is Edward Lu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Edward Lu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Edward Lu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organization bills Medicare for Edward Lu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Lu reassigns Medicare benefits to Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc. (Boston, MA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Edward Lu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Edward Lu accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Edward Lu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Edward Lu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Edward Lu is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Edward Lu was last updated on June 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Edward Shao-Wen Hsieh Lu, MD · NPI 1245989565
Ophthalmology physician in Boston, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 23, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1245989565 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 23, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 1026411 (Massachusetts)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114-3096
- **Phone:** (617) 573-3288
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc. (NPI 1932574332, Boston, MA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Harvard Medical School, class of 2022
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 30, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1245989565) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.