Dr Rui Lu, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Washington, DC

Dr Rui Lu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. His current practice location is 106 Irving St Nw, Suite411, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 877-7080.

Dr Rui Lu is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD33677) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356308332.

Contact Information

Dr Rui Lu, MD
106 Irving St Nw, Suite411,
Washington, DC 20010-2927
(202) 877-7080
(202) 877-7089

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rui Lu
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience39 Years
Location106 Irving St Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rui Lu graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356308332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628022290
  • Enrollment ID: I20050307000293

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rui Lu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356308332NPI-NPPES
K629-0001OtherDCBLUECROSS BLUESHIELDS
036374100MedicaidDC
406813100MedicaidMD
7919685OtherDCAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD33677 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medstar Washington Hospital CenterWashington, DCHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Rui Lu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rui Lu, MD
106 Irving St Nw, Suite 411,
Washington, DC 20010-2927

Ph: (202) 877-7080
Dr Rui Lu, MD
106 Irving St Nw, Suite411,
Washington, DC 20010-2927

Ph: (202) 877-7080

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