Dr. Yang Lu , MD, PhD
Nuclear Medicine • Houston, TX
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Yang Lu, MD, PhD is a certified Nuclear Medicine practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, Dr. Lu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.
Dr. Lu is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body, nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2001
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Nuclear Medicine in Houston, TX
Practicing in Houston, TX (54 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
77080
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
|
389 | 389 | $160.66 | $9.28 |
|
78306
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body
|
383 | 343 | $374.95 | $38.37 |
|
78815
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
|
364 | 355 | $669.30 | $110.95 |
|
77080
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
|
113 | 113 | $160.42 | $9.02 |
|
78306
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body
|
100 | 90 | $375.15 | $36.59 |
|
78815
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
|
96 | 95 | $669.50 | $106.75 |
|
78816
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan
|
49 | 49 | $695.71 | $111.87 |
|
78195
Imaging of lymphatic tissue and lymph node
|
39 | 39 | $565.26 | $54.89 |
|
78580
Nuclear medicine study of blood circulation in the lungs
|
36 | 36 | $294.33 | $34.23 |
|
77081
Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot
|
34 | 34 | $151.65 | $9.15 |
|
78472
Nuclear medicine study of heart wall motion at rest or stress with evaluation of blood ejection from heart, single study
|
28 | 28 | $533.86 | $45.09 |
|
79101
Radioactive drug therapy through a vein
|
21 | 21 | $905.86 | $87.47 |
|
78816
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan
|
20 | 19 | $694.20 | $108.68 |
|
78802
Nuclear medicine localization of tumor or inflammation or study of distribution of radioactive tracer in whole body, single day imaging
|
18 | 18 | $407.00 | $36.04 |
|
78452
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect
|
15 | 15 | $734.53 | $74.53 |
|
78072
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect and ct scan
|
12 | 12 | $752.00 | $72.36 |
|
78830
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging
|
11 | 11 | $728.55 | $66.28 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207U00000X
A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207U00000X
A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Physicians Referral Service
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000
Phone: 7137926127
Secondary Practice Locations
1740 W Taylor St. (Mc931), Dept. Of Radiology
Chicago, IL 60061
Phone: 3129963970
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Nuclear Medicine (License #336090464 in IL)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304009 (Tel: 7137926161)
Registered at P O BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: (713) 792-2991)
Recorded as YANG LU, M.D., PH.D.
Nuclear Medicine (License #R1575 in TX)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1740 W TAYLOR ST. (MC931), DEPT. OF RADIOLOGY, CHICAGO, IL 60061 (Tel: 3129963970)
Registered at 1740 W TAYLOR ST. (MC931), DEPT. OF RADIOLOGY, CHICAGO, IL 60612 (Tel: 3129963970)
Recorded as YANG LU, M.D., PH.D.
Nuclear Medicine (License #336090464 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
P O Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439
Phone: 7137922991
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