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KATHLEEN LU DDS
NPI 1275274474
Dentist - General Practice in Silver Spring, MD

Active since April 05, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1286 E WEST HWY, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(301) 761-4489 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2025, Dec 10, 2024, Jun 14, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Kathleen Lu Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KATHLEEN LU DDS (NPI 1275274474) is an individual general practice provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (18478) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275274474
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN LUCredential: DDS
Location Address1286 E WEST HWYSilver Spring, MD 20910-3242
Mailing Address6201 Baltimore AveRiverdale, MD 20737-1020 · (301) 927-8478
Phone(301) 761-4489
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1275274474 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in MD · 18478
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
1286 E WEST HWY, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

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)

Kathleen Lu Dds 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 20910 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

REBAZ WAISE
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1286 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 761-4489
DR. RUPERT NEIKO GILLIN DDS
Dentist
1286 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 761-4489
DENTISTS OF SILVER SPRING, LLC
Dentist
1286 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 761-4489
DR. YOUSEF SALEM
Dentist
1286 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 761-4489
KATHERINE ANN YU DDS
Dentist
1286 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 761-4489
CHESSIA THOMAS DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
1286 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 761-4489

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 Kathleen Lu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Lu is 1275274474. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2022.

Where is Kathleen Lu located?

Kathleen Lu practices at 1286 E West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The listed phone number is (301) 761-4489.

What is Kathleen Lu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Kathleen Lu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen Lu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kathleen Lu accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 6 other insurers list Kathleen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Lu was last updated on November 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.