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Active NPI 1225035827 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ming Lu , MD

Ophthalmology • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ming Lu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1999, Dr. Lu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1327 TROUP HWY.

Dr. Lu is affiliated with Christus Trinity Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1327 Troup Hwy

Tyler, TX 757014443

Telephone 9035314733
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Trinity Clinic Facility NPI 1013185529

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tyler, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +2.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Tyler, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lu (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Tyler Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 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
92134 Imaging of retina
1,790 565 $91.00 $23.97
67028 Injection of drug into eye
1,497 338 $724.64 $91.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,171 862 $286.00 $73.12
92250 Photography of the retina
983 706 $135.00 $20.12
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
512 300 $202.00 $48.62
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions
176 108 $1739.00 $477.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
139 139 $339.00 $91.34
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions
59 39 $1874.00 $291.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 41 $141.00 $26.06
67220 Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera, 1 or more sessions
48 38 $1828.31 $487.03
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina
22 21 $1530.00 $209.90
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina
20 20 $3838.00 $1071.08
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina
14 13 $3010.00 $870.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX L7021

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A90506

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
159151305 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
8V5494 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare
TIN PLUS 021 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Christus Trinity Clinic

1327 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 757014443

Phone: 9035108764

Christus Trinity Clinic

620 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 757012041

Phone: 9036064900

Christus Trinity Clinic

3203 S Main St, Lindale, TX 757717727

Phone: 9032664000

Christus Trinity Clinic

630 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 757012041

Phone: 9036065560

Christus Trinity Clinic

800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX 757012036

Phone: 9035101186

Christus Trinity Clinic

Po Box, Dallas, TX 752846098

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1225342074

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1780655340

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1801900188

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 13, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 13, 2014

Registered at 1327 TROUP HWY, TYLER, TX 757014443 (Tel: 9035314733)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 13, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 846098, DALLAS, TX 752846095 (Tel: 9033246450)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 13, 2014

Recorded as MING LU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 13, 2014

Ophthalmology (License #L7021 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225035827
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 28, 2005
Last Update: October 13, 2014
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 846098

Dallas, TX 752846095

Phone: 9033246450

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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