Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 2,075
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 758
- MIPS score, 2024
- 92
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Industry payments
- $3,400
- Practice address
- 1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
- Practice phone
- Call (310) 319-4000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
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Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu is a pathologist in Santa Monica, California
Dr. Lu practices at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, California, part of University of California Health.
Dr. Lu's NPI, 1144405515, was assigned on January 4, 2008. Dr. Lu graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2005. Dr. Lu holds California license A107946.
- NPI
- 1144405515NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7719157726
- NPI enumeration date
- January 4, 2008
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (310) 319-4000
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 47
- Medical school graduation
- 2005
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu practices at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, California
Dr. Lu's primary practice is UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, at 1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 in Los Angeles County. The practice phone is (310) 319-4000.
- UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · Los Angeles CountyPhone(310) 319-4000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Lu's primary practice is UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, California, part of University of California Health. Dr. Lu is also affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The medical group on file is UCLA Department of Pathology and Laboratory. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lu to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Lu practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu is one of 297 pathologists in California
Anatomic pathology is Dr. Lu's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0101X. Dr. Lu is board certified in cytopathology by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Lu is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Anatomic pathology, CaliforniaPrimary
Pathologists near Dr. Lu
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu billed Medicare for 2,075 services in 2024
CMS data shows 2,075 Medicare services from Dr. Lu across 16 procedure codes in 2024, for 758 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $65,265 for them.
Dr. Lu's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 2,0172024: 2,0391%
- Other services
- 2023: 382024: 365%
Where Dr. Lu's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office23811%
- In a facility1,83789%
Dr. Lu compared with the California median for pathologists, 2024
- Dr. Lu
- California median
- Medicare services
- 2,075vs 6783.1 times
- Medicare patients
- 758vs 2413.1 times
Medians across 211 pathologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Lu's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu treated 758 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 758 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lu in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 368 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 74% have high blood pressure. 25% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.92, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Lu's median patient age at 52, with 64% women.
Dr. Lu's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Lu's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women37449%
- Men38451%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Lu's Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety32%
- Cancer31%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Lu's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 52
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women64%
- Men35%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu scored 92 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 92 out of 100 for Dr. Lu for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Lu accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Lu's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 92of 100Final score
- 79.4of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu received $3,400 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 12 general payments to Dr. Lu from 3 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Speaker and faculty fees make up the largest share, 62% of the total. Boston Scientific Corporation paid the most, $3,037.
General payments to Dr. Lu by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Lu by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Speaker and faculty fees$2,10062%
- Travel and lodging$65119%
- Food and beverage$64919%
Companies that paid Dr. Lu the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin
Dr. Lu graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2005.
- Medical school
- Board certified in cytopathology
- Board certified in pathology - anatomic/pathology - clinical
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu accepts plans from 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Lu is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and CMS Medicare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- CMS Medicare
- Elevance
Plan types Dr. Lu accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO2
- EPO1
- HMO1
- Medicare1
- POS1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu's NPI number?
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu's NPI number is 1144405515. It was assigned on January 4, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu?
Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu is a pathologist in Santa Monica, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0101X).
Where does Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu practice?
Dr. Lu practices at 1250 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Dr. Lu's primary practice is UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, California, part of University of California Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lu to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Lu is (310) 319-4000.
What is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu's medical license number?
Dr. Lu holds California license A107946.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu affiliated with?
Dr. Lu practices at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lu is also affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu part of?
Dr. Lu is linked to UCLA Department of Pathology and Laboratory.
Does Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Lu billed Medicare for 2,075 services in 2024, and Dr. Lu accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu's MIPS score?
Dr. Lu's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 92 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu see?
CMS counts 758 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lu in 2024, with an average age of 73.
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Is Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu board certified?
Yes. Dr. Lu is board certified in cytopathology by the American Board of Pathology.
What services does Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Lu's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88305), lab and pathology test (88341) and lab and pathology test (88112).
Where did Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu go to medical school?
Dr. Lu graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2005.
Has Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $3,400 in general payments to Dr. Lu from 3 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Boston Scientific Corporation.
How long has Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu been practicing?
Dr. Lu graduated from medical school in 2005, 21 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. David Yean-Chuan Lu accept?
Dr. Lu is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and CMS Medicare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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