DR. VINH QUOC LU DO
NPI 1487221438
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Galveston, TX
About Dr. Vinh Quoc Lu Do NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. VINH QUOC LU DO (NPI 1487221438) is an individual rheumatology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W6296) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Other (2021).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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. Vinh Quoc Lu Do 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 Vinh Lu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Galveston, TX 77555
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,222 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.
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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.
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
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 Vinh Lu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Vinh Lu is 1487221438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2021.
Where is Vinh Lu located?
Vinh Lu practices at 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-2863.
What is Vinh Lu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Vinh Lu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Vinh 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 Vinh Lu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vinh Lu reassigns Medicare benefits to Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX). 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 Vinh Lu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Vinh Lu accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Vinh 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 Vinh Lu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Vinh Lu is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Vinh Lu was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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. Vinh Quoc Lu, DO · NPI 1487221438
Rheumatology physician in Galveston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 8, 2021.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1487221438 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 8, 2021
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **State license:** W6296 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD., Galveston, TX 77555
- **Phone:** (409) 772-2863 · **Fax:** (409) 772-3533
## 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:** Utmb Faculty Group Practice (NPI 1942241146, Galveston, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2021
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 18, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1487221438) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.