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Active NPI 1073590337 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jim Zb Lu , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Buffalo Grove, IL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jim Lu, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Buffalo Grove, IL. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1989, Dr. Lu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 CORPORATE GROVE DR.

Dr. Lu maintains professional affiliations with Gopath Pathology Associates, Sc, Endoscopy Center Of The North Shore Llc, Digestive Disease Specialists Pc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report, special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 Corporate Grove Dr

Buffalo Grove, IL 600894550

Telephone 2245889940
Fax 2245889941
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Buffalo Grove, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 37.0 Yrs
State Avg: 34.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo Grove, IL (94 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lu (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Buffalo Grove Specialty Average (37.0 Years) 37.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
8,017 2,201 $381.33 $57.40
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
3,770 1,204 $255.16 $64.97
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
2,612 711 $270.31 $102.61
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
2,132 1,301 $408.07 $92.72
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
1,526 564 $407.10 $88.34
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
1,490 584 $439.99 $168.84
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
1,398 1,227 $226.40 $83.05
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method
936 933 $816.88 $298.45
88120 Cell examination of urine, manual
659 559 $1468.52 $544.69
88377 Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure
593 320 $851.11 $335.78
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
549 455 $126.59 $32.29
81162 Gene analysis (breast cancer 1 and 2) of full sequence and analysis for duplication or deletion variants
350 350 $5069.00 $1788.38
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
185 146 $695.54 $290.90
0250U Gene analysis of 505 genes associated with solid organ cancer in tumor tissue sample, targeted genomic sequence interrogation for somatic alterations, microsatellite instability and tumor-mutation burden
88 88 $6299.00 $2861.21
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
65 62 $108.00 $43.64
0475U Hered prst8 ca gsap 23 genes
52 52 $5069.00 $1697.94
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual
49 46 $397.00 $199.23
81479 Molecular pathology procedure
38 38 $1895.21 $1036.77
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination
31 31 $58.00 $16.98
82360 Chemical analysis of stone
30 30 $195.00 $12.61
81210 Gene analysis (v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog b1)
21 21 $439.00 $171.89
81309 Gene analysis (partner and localizer of brca2) targeted sequence analysis
19 19 $3420.00 $269.33
81311 Gene analysis for cancer (neuroblastoma)
19 19 $739.00 $289.87
81275 Gene analysis (v-ki-ras2 kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene) variants in codons 12 and 13
14 14 $483.00 $189.38
81301 Microsatellite instability analysis
12 12 $871.00 $341.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-25
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License IN 01059594A

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License KS 04-39675

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200495730A (IN)
Medicaid State Provider ID
036119395 (IL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
30004059010001 (KS)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem
000000340880 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Digestive Disease Specialists Pc

3400 Dexter Ct, Davenport, IA 528073434

Phone: 5633452438

George N Atia Md Sc

200 Fox Glen Ct, Barrington, IL 600101809

Phone: 8473827165

Digestive Disease Specialists Pc

525 Valley View Dr, Moline, IL 612656138

Phone: 3096012800

Gopath Pathology Associates, Sc

1000 Corporate Grove Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 600894550

Phone: 2245889940

Gopath Pathology Associates, Sc

1359 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 600894501

Endoscopy Center Of The North Shore Llc

1732 Central St, Evanston, IL 602011508

Phone: 8472561855

Secondary Practice Locations

1010 N Kansas St

Wichita, KS 672143124

Phone: 3162932611

8575 E Princess Dr Ste A109

Scottsdale, AZ 852555483

Phone: 2245889940

1351 Barclay Blvd

Buffalo Grove, IL 600894501

Phone: 2245889940

8533 E 32nd St N

Wichita, KS 672262611

Phone: 3162933455

145 S 79th St Ste 35

Chandler, AZ 852261742

Phone: 4808568252

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Wilson , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1548247422

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Yousef Tadros , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1831376243

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2023

Pathology (License #04-39675 in KS)

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2023

Registered at 1000 CORPORATE GROVE DR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 600894550 (Tel: 2245889940)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2023

Registered at 1359 BARCLAY BLVD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 600894501 (Tel: 2245889940)

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2019

Registered at 1351 BARCLAY BLVD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 600894501 (Tel: 2245889940)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2019

Registered at 1351 BARCLAY BLVD, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 600894501 (Tel: 2245889940)

NPI Profile Active September 01, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 01, 2009

Registered at 2560 N. SHADELAND AVE., SUITE A, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462191706 (Tel: 3172758072)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 01, 2009

Registered at 2560 N. SHADELAND AVE., SUITE A, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462191706 (Tel: 3172758072)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 01, 2009

Recorded as JIM LU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 01, 2009

Pathology (License #01059594A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073590337
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 28, 2005
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1359 Barclay Blvd

Buffalo Grove, IL 600894501

Phone: 2245889940

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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