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DR. EDWARD SHAO-WEN HSIEH LU MD
NPI 1245989565
Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Q: 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.

Q: What is Edward Lu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: 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 45 days 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.

Active since March 23, 2022PECOS Enrolled

243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 573-3288 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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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.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245989565

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD SHAO-WEN HSIEH LUCredential: MD

Location Address243 CHARLES STBoston, MA 02114-3096

Mailing Address243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114-3096 · (617) 573-3288

Phone(617) 573-3288

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2026

✔ NPI 1245989565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 1026411

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Edward Shao-wen Hsieh Lu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician 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.

New Patient

$144.11 typical visit price

range $63.72 – $189.86

Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$78.84 typical visit price

range $21.07 – $155.29

Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

CARLA PETERSEN AU.D., CCC-A

Audiologist

243 CHARLES ST, AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 573-3266

DR. RYAN CARLSON MD PHD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 523-7900

MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY

Eyewear Supplier

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 573-3182

DANIEL ROBERT LEFEBVRE M.D.

Ophthalmology

243 CHARLES ST, 10TH FLOOR -- OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 523-7900

ELLIOTT D. KOZIN MD

Otolaryngology

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 573-6545

DR. LUCIA K SOMBERG MD, MPH

Emergency Medicine

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 573-3431

MS. JANET ENGLISH HUETTIG LICSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 573-3548

KYUNG OH DO, MS

Anesthesiology

243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Suffolk County (617) 573-3380

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 enrollment system.

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 45 days 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.