DR. EDWARD T. LU MD
NPI 1366063406
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Edward Lu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Lu is 1366063406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2020.

Q: What is Edward Lu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Lu was last updated on September 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.

Active since April 29, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000(210) 358-0647 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Aug 22, 2024, Jul 13, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Edward T. Lu Md NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD T. LU MD (NPI 1366063406) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (V1826) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366063406

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD T. LUCredential: MD

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 358-4000 · Fax (210) 358-0647

Phone(210) 358-4000

Fax(210) 358-0647

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 29, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2024

✔ NPI 1366063406 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in TX · V1826

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R78053 (AZ), V1826 (TX)

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License V1826 (TX)

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18435 Wurzbach Rd Ste 211San Antonio, TX 78229-3729 · Phone (210) 450-9100 · Fax (210) 450-4935

Other Identifiers 1

OtherR78053AZ · Arizona Medical Board

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Edward T. 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.

PECOS PAC ID7810310885

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240815000267

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

16 services12 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450213

Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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