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DR. TING-WEI LU M.D.
NPI 1891875829
Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4502 MEDICAL DR # MC7977, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 450-4000(210) 450-4903 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Ting-wei Lu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TING-WEI LU M.D. (NPI 1891875829) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (M4865) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891875829
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TING-WEI LUCredential: M.D.
Location Address4502 MEDICAL DR # MC7977San Antonio, TX 78229-4402
Mailing Address4502 Medical Dr # Mc7977San Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 450-4000 · Fax (210) 450-4903
Phone(210) 450-4000
Fax(210) 450-4903
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1891875829 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M4865
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License M4865 (TX)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License M4865 (TX)
4502 MEDICAL DR # MC7977, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1903 W Martin StSan Antonio, TX 78207-0903 · Phone (210) 358-5555

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. Ting-wei Lu M.d. 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 ID7517069099
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070301000594
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 3

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.
93 services38 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.
75 services26 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.
18 services18 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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$923.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Ting-wei Lu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ting-wei Lu is 1891875829. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Ting-wei Lu located?

Ting-wei Lu practices at 4502 Medical Dr # Mc7977, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 450-4000.

What is Ting-wei Lu's specialty?

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

Is Ting-wei Lu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ting-wei 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.

What insurance does Ting-wei Lu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Molina Healthcare list Ting-wei 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 Ting-wei Lu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ting-wei Lu is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ting-wei Lu was last updated on August 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.