YI LU M.D.
NPI 1871908731
Hospitalist in Worcester, MA

Active since June 30, 2014PECOS Enrolled
55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2026, Jul 31, 2018, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Yi Lu M.d. NPPES

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

YI LU M.D. (NPI 1871908731) is an individual hospitalist provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Rhode Island (MD15641) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morton Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871908731
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameYI LUCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 LAKE AVE NWorcester, MA 01655
Mailing Address15 La Salle SqProvidence, RI 02903-1814 · (401) 444-6779 · Fax (401) 444-6912
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2026
NPI 1871908731 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses Licensed in RI · MD15641 Licensed in MA · 1012987
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1101 Page StNew Bedford, MA 02740-3464 · Phone (508) 973-5919 · Fax (508) 973-5916
Location 2593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903-4923 · Phone (401) 444-4000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Yi Lu M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3971801879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170717001113, I20230922003301
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 5

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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
234 services122 patients
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.
197 services92 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
83 services81 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.
52 services52 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Morton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Taunton, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220073
Location88 Washington StreetTaunton, MA 02780 · Bristol County
Emergency services

Falmouth Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Falmouth, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220135
Location67 & 100 Ter Heun DriveFalmouth, MA 02540 · Barnstable County
Emergency services

Newport Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newport, RI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410006
Location11 Friendship StreetNewport, RI 02840 · Newport County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655

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 Yi Lu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yi Lu is 1871908731. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2014.

Where is Yi Lu located?

Yi Lu practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-1000.

What is Yi Lu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Yi Lu enrolled in Medicare?

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

Is Yi Lu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yi Lu is affiliated with Morton Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, Newport Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yi Lu was last updated on April 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.