Active NPI 1902149644 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Jennifer Lu , DO

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jennifer Lu, DO is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Dr. Lu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1965 S FREMONT AVE STE 100.

Dr. Lu is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 100

Springfield, MO 65804

Telephone 4178203800

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities Facility NPI 1649393364

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Springfield, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -7.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (36 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lu (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	53	$132.00	$82.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$171.00	$102.20
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	40	37	$14.00	$5.35
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	34	29	$590.00	$252.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	26	$252.00	$121.37
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$339.00	$203.42
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	20	15	$1614.20	$337.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	12	$134.00	$73.12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$264.00	$165.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$188.00	$117.31
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	14	14	$1028.00	$225.10
44207 Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope	12	12	$5100.00	$1691.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$257.00	$153.94
64590 Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver	12	12	$396.00	$148.26
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$210.00	$49.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$168.54	$104.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	39	$122.04	$82.93
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	33	33	$14.00	$5.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	32	$252.00	$124.96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	29	20	$134.00	$75.98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	27	27	$325.52	$207.08
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	21	$249.27	$168.29
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	21	20	$590.00	$260.13
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	19	12	$1704.32	$357.10
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	18	18	$1028.00	$239.75
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	12	$99.00	$47.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$171.33	$113.76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$333.00	$166.63
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	11	11	$492.00	$122.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	29	$114.00	$83.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$166.00	$105.16
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	19	$228.00	$170.85
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	23	23	$14.00	$5.21
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$313.00	$208.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	14	$163.00	$120.44
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	11	$134.00	$67.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	13	$333.00	$188.61
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$1031.38	$242.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$166.00	$104.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	42	$112.08	$84.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	47	23	$134.00	$69.20
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	35	35	$14.00	$5.32
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	24	24	$310.08	$211.40
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	21	19	$590.00	$264.49
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	20	20	$1039.00	$221.77
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$216.37	$166.05
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$333.00	$192.75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$252.00	$130.76
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$191.00	$97.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	17	$99.00	$38.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$166.00	$99.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	27	$252.00	$130.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	22	$110.00	$70.42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	24	15	$215.00	$134.40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	11	$134.00	$69.90
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$308.00	$197.48
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	16	15	$14.00	$5.49
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	15	15	$191.00	$93.61
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$115.00	$70.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	12	$134.00	$69.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$166.00	$100.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$308.00	$194.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License MO 2019020902

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

448 State Hwy 248, Branson, MO 656163725

Phone: 4173366713

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1965 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042299

Phone: 4178203800

Secondary Practice Locations

3901 Rainbow Blvd, Ms 2005

Kansas City, KS 66160

Phone: 9135886124

6535 N Charles St Ste 445

Towson, MD 21204

Phone: 4104941192

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

24 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Robert Cavagnol , MD

Surgery

NPI 1043273188

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hugh Lundman , MD

Surgery

NPI 1063438125

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christopher Chaffin , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1104129436

Physician Assistant

Ami Rohr , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1124434535

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Edwards , MD

Surgery

NPI 1134296569

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nycolle Sexton , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1174940456

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2019

Registered at 1965 S FREMONT AVE STE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 (Tel: 4178203800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2019

Registered at 1965 S FREMONT AVE STE 100, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658042299 (Tel: 4178203800)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2019

Surgery (License #2019020902 in MO)

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Updated Practice Location May 13, 2019

Registered at 6535 N CHARLES ST STE 445, TOWSON, MD 21204 (Tel: 4104941192)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 13, 2019

Registered at 6535 N CHARLES ST STE 445, TOWSON, MD 212045824 (Tel: 4104941192)

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NPI Profile Active April 01, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2013

Registered at 3901 RAINBOW BLVD, MS 2005, KANSAS CITY, KS 66160 (Tel: 9135886124)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2013

Registered at 3901 RAINBOW BLVD, MS 2005, KANSAS CITY, KS 66160 (Tel: 9135886124)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2013

Recorded as JENNIFER LU, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 01, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902149644

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 01, 2013

Last Update: August 27, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 100

Springfield, MO 658042299

Phone: 4178203800

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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