Active NPI 1396716064 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Lu , MD

Ophthalmology • Plano, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Lu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Plano, TX. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Lu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1201 N CENTRAL EXPY.

Dr. Lu is affiliated with University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1201 N Central Expy

Plano, TX 750757100

Telephone 9724245811

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 John D. Seifert, Md.,facs, P.a. Facility NPI 1770861189

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Plano, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +13.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.9 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

27 Specialists

Practicing in Plano, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lu (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Plano Specialty Average (20.9 Years) 20.9 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	605	402	$185.00	$113.20
92250 Photography of the retina	444	417	$117.79	$33.26
92134 Imaging of retina	251	194	$100.00	$36.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	194	172	$140.98	$56.64
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	150	94	$145.40	$79.99
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	118	90	$147.46	$41.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	100	100	$248.50	$134.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	78	77	$74.41	$32.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	64	$127.63	$81.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	63	43	$1137.22	$497.14
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	58	55	$751.72	$298.82
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	35	33	$48.00	$24.74
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	13	$2227.38	$594.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	646	418	$184.89	$115.16
92134 Imaging of retina	331	267	$100.00	$36.73
92250 Photography of the retina	305	300	$116.92	$33.96
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	203	175	$141.13	$56.74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	193	118	$145.18	$81.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	120	92	$145.42	$42.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	103	103	$247.57	$136.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	88	85	$71.36	$33.20
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	78	51	$1092.88	$504.24
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	62	54	$767.74	$301.70
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	35	35	$30.00	$10.16
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	22	22	$45.91	$25.26
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	16	12	$1516.81	$694.90
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	15	13	$87.17	$17.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	504	354	$184.87	$116.67
92250 Photography of the retina	402	387	$117.31	$34.20
92134 Imaging of retina	236	181	$100.00	$37.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	178	161	$142.70	$57.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	130	80	$147.00	$82.03
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	104	84	$145.67	$45.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	80	$121.55	$81.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	96	96	$245.83	$138.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	76	76	$75.84	$33.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	70	49	$1027.69	$512.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$300.00	$154.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	43	$165.33	$117.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	39	37	$748.72	$304.46
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	20	17	$49.25	$25.86
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	18	15	$1500.00	$707.28
92025 Ct scan of cornea	14	11	$66.72	$32.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	480	342	$185.00	$118.66
92250 Photography of the retina	409	395	$117.90	$36.66
92134 Imaging of retina	202	148	$100.00	$38.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	189	111	$148.73	$84.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	138	129	$144.93	$59.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	105	105	$246.19	$141.20
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	95	85	$148.95	$51.20
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	70	48	$1019.56	$529.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	47	45	$76.45	$34.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$166.49	$119.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	29	$788.57	$312.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$300.00	$156.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	25	$125.31	$83.93
92285 Photography of content of eyes	15	15	$50.00	$20.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	315	264	$184.89	$117.50
92250 Photography of the retina	312	307	$118.27	$41.69
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	243	155	$147.28	$82.16
92134 Imaging of retina	131	102	$100.00	$37.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	111	97	$146.40	$58.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	86	86	$243.60	$140.14
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	46	33	$147.83	$43.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	45	31	$1060.84	$533.72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	31	$77.66	$34.32
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	19	16	$757.89	$308.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	399	332	$185.00	$115.65
92250 Photography of the retina	387	378	$118.60	$44.92
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	304	214	$136.58	$80.58
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	165	58	$102.42	$31.17
92134 Imaging of retina	129	110	$100.00	$36.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	120	120	$247.50	$138.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	119	110	$143.28	$58.23
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	87	53	$1169.21	$618.18
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	36	29	$766.67	$303.85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	34	33	$72.52	$32.27
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	20	$31.43	$10.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	379	306	$185.00	$112.14
92250 Photography of the retina	361	350	$117.78	$49.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	250	163	$121.68	$77.71
92134 Imaging of retina	119	94	$100.00	$36.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	99	94	$143.43	$56.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	97	97	$241.75	$134.37
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	92	45	$140.76	$34.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	55	42	$1131.73	$600.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	35	$72.73	$32.28
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	25	$757.14	$293.70
92285 Photography of content of eyes	19	16	$50.00	$17.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	440	318	$189.16	$108.26
92250 Photography of the retina	348	335	$111.81	$56.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	197	142	$145.74	$74.55
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	105	41	$112.86	$38.19
92134 Imaging of retina	98	88	$100.00	$35.28
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	92	92	$248.37	$130.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	88	60	$1180.92	$595.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	69	64	$147.10	$52.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	28	24	$800.00	$287.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	24	$78.51	$31.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX L8114

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

5151 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 753907707

Phone: 2146455555

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jane Lee , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1295899367

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Don Wilhelmus , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1497716161

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 10, 2016

Registered at 1201 N CENTRAL EXPY, PLANO, TX 750757100 (Tel: 9724245811)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 10, 2016

Registered at 305 W SPRING CREEK PKWY, STE 103A, PLANO, TX 750234639 (Tel: 2146793731)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 10, 2016

Recorded as DAVID LU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 10, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #L8114 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396716064

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 30, 2006

Last Update: December 10, 2016

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

305 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 103a

Plano, TX 750234639

Phone: 2146793731

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