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ALEXANDER LU MD
NPI 1700575909
Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since May 03, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1620 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 942-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2024, Jun 7, 2024, May 3, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Alexander Lu Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDER LU MD (NPI 1700575909) is an individual surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.084257) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700575909
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER LUCredential: MD
Location Address1620 W HARRISON STChicago, IL 60612-3801
Mailing Address1620 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612-3801
Phone(312) 942-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1700575909 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.084257
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1620 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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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)

Alexander 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 60612 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

NICHOLAS RIGLER
Internal Medicine
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
KABEER RAJAN MASIH MD
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
MARGARET C SCHERMERHORN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
ANDREW MAX MELCHIORIS MD, MBA
Internal Medicine
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (314) 942-5000
NICOLE HALEY SULIMA DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
KRINA PATEL MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
LAYNE MITCHELL BESSA
Registered Nurse
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
COLETTE MITCHELL OT
Occupational Therapist
1620 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5800

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 Alexander Lu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Lu is 1700575909. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2023.

Where is Alexander Lu located?

Alexander Lu practices at 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 942-5000.

What is Alexander Lu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Alexander Lu enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Lu was last updated on June 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.