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Dr. Hsiang-Chih Lu , MD, PhD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Hsiang-Chih Lu, MD, PhD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Lu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 BAYLOR PLZ # MD600.

Dr. Lu is affiliated with Baylor College Of Medicine and accepts 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, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Baylor Plz # Md600

Houston, TX 770303411

Telephone 7137981628
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Baylor College Of Medicine Facility NPI 1346682382

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -12.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.1 Yrs
State Avg: 26.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
69 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (166 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
88.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lu (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (31.1 Years) 31.1 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
235 109 $320.81 $35.79
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
152 37 $304.47 $26.88
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
59 51 $303.78 $33.45
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
57 39 $537.89 $78.55
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination
50 49 $91.84 $4.43
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
31 28 $233.23 $11.03
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
28 26 $96.86 $11.70
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
28 11 $107.68 $11.70
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
19 13 $337.00 $39.83
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
17 16 $432.00 $59.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-31
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License TX T5611

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 - Neuropathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZN0500X

State License TX T5611

A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License MO 2016014588

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

1115 Ave G, Bay City, TX 774143540

Phone: 9792456383

Baylor College Of Medicine

21214 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 774293373

Phone: 7134321500

Baylor College Of Medicine

1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138732000

Baylor College Of Medicine

1502 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138734900

Baylor College Of Medicine

6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604

Phone: 7134813500

Secondary Practice Locations

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

Saint Louis, MO 631101003

Phone: 3143625000

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 31, 2022

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ # MD600, HOUSTON, TX 770303411 (Tel: 7137981628)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 31, 2022

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 7137981628)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 31, 2022

Pathology (License #T5611 in TX)

NPI Profile Active June 30, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2016

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2016

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8118, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143625000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2016

Recorded as HSIANG-CHIH LU, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2016

Pathology (License #2016014588 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871944884
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 30, 2016
Last Update: March 31, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

7200 Cambridge St

Houston, TX 770304202

Phone: 7137981628

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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