Dr. Harish Lavu, MD

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • General surgeon
NPI1801014055PAC ID1557454501
Medicare services, 2024
159
Medicare patients, 2024
115
Part D claims, 2018
17
Publications
124
Clinical trials
3
Practice address
1100-4 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Practice phone
Call (215) 955-0800
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Primary practice

Jefferson University Physician

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Dr. Harish Lavu is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lavu practices at Jefferson University Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lavu's NPI, 1801014055, was assigned on April 23, 2007. Dr. Lavu graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2000. Dr. Lavu holds Pennsylvania license MD434568.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
1557454501
NPI enumeration date
April 23, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(215) 955-0800
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
52
Medical school graduation
2000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Harish Lavu practices at Jefferson University Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. Lavu's primary practice is Jefferson University Physician, at 1100-4 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 in Philadelphia County. The practice phone is (215) 955-0800.

  • Jefferson University Physician
    1100-4 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia CountyPhone(215) 955-0800

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Harish Lavu is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Lavu's primary practice is Jefferson University Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lavu is also affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The medical group on file is Jefferson University Physicians. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lavu to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Harish Lavu's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Lavu practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Jefferson University PhysicianAvailable with a free account
+2 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Harish Lavu is one of 1,398 general surgeons in Pennsylvania

Surgery is Dr. Lavu's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dmand AI has Dr. Lavu's licenses on file in 2 states: Pennsylvania and Indiana.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Surgery, PennsylvaniaPrimaryLicense MD434568 · taxonomy 208600000X
  • Specialist, IndianaLicense 01063375A · taxonomy 174400000X

General surgeons near Dr. Lavu

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Dr. Harish Lavu billed Medicare for 159 services in 2024

CMS data shows 159 Medicare services from Dr. Lavu across 3 procedure codes in 2024, for 115 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $19,286 for them.

Medicare services, 2024159
Medicare patients115
Paid by Medicare$19,286
Procedure codes3

Dr. Lavu's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 1492024: 1597%
Surgery
2023: 152024: 0100%

Where Dr. Lavu's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office4830%
  • In a facility11170%

Dr. Lavu compared with the Pennsylvania median for general surgeons, 2024

  • Dr. Lavu
  • Pennsylvania median
Medicare services
159vs 158Close to median
Medicare patients
115vs 1279% below
Part D claims
17vs 2941% below

Medians across 1,213 general surgeons in Pennsylvania with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Lavu'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. Harish Lavu treated 115 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73

CMS counts 115 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lavu in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 52 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.75, 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. Lavu's median patient age at 69, with 51% women.

Medicare patients, 2024115
Average age73
Average risk score1.75

Dr. Lavu's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Lavu's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women5750%
  • Men5850%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Lavu's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis50%
  4. Diabetes42%
  5. Ischemic heart disease32%
  6. Anxiety29%
  7. Chronic kidney disease25%
  8. Cancer24%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Lavu's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 69

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women51%
  • Men45%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Harish Lavu wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2018

In 2018, Dr. Lavu wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $19,542 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 14 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 201817
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$19,542

Dr. Lavu's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2018

  • 2017
  • 2018
Claims for drugs CMS names
2017: 142018: 1721%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2018, 1 in 2017.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

Dr. Harish Lavu offers telehealth to Medicare patients

Dr. Lavu accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Lavu as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Harish Lavu has 124 publications on record

Dmand AI links 124 papers to Dr. Lavu, published from 2009 to 2025. 2024 was the busiest year, with 11. The most frequent topics are Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreaticoduodenectomy and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lavu has published most often in J Gastrointest Surg. Dr. Lavu's most frequent co-authors are Charles J. Yeo, MD, Jordan Michael Winter, MD and Avinoam Nevler, MD.

Papers124
Years published2009 to 2025

Dr. Lavu's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Lavu writes about most

  • Pancreatic Neoplasms
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Pancreatic Fistula
  • Length of Stay

Dr. Lavu's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Lavu

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Harish Lavu has worked on 3 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Lavu to 3 clinical trials. Conditions studied include Pancreatic Neoplasms and Pancreatic Diseases. Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University sponsors the most, 2.

Conditions in Dr. Lavu's trials

  • Pancreatic Neoplasms
  • Pancreatic Diseases

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Lavu

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Lavu

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Harish Lavu received $5,909 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 47 general payments to Dr. Lavu from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 51% of the total. Ethicon Inc. paid the most, $3,355.

General payments to Dr. Lavu by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Lavu by kind, 2016 to 2025

$5.9Kin total
  • Consulting fees$3,00051%
  • Food and beverage$1,61327%
  • Travel and lodging$1,29622%

Companies that paid Dr. Lavu the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Harish Lavu graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University

Dr. Lavu graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2000.

  1. Medical schoolAlbany Medical College of Union University

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Sources for Dr. Harish Lavu's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Harish Lavu's NPI number?

Dr. Harish Lavu's NPI number is 1801014055. It was assigned on April 23, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Harish Lavu?

Dr. Harish Lavu is a general surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).

Where does Dr. Harish Lavu practice?

Dr. Lavu practices at 1100-4 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Dr. Lavu's primary practice is Jefferson University Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lavu to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Harish Lavu's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Lavu is (215) 955-0800.

What is Dr. Harish Lavu's medical license number?

Dr. Lavu holds Pennsylvania license MD434568, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Harish Lavu been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Lavu in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

Which hospitals is Dr. Harish Lavu affiliated with?

Dr. Lavu is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Harish Lavu part of?

Dr. Lavu is linked to Jefferson University Physicians.

Does Dr. Harish Lavu accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Lavu billed Medicare for 159 services in 2024, and Dr. Lavu accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Harish Lavu offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Lavu as offering telehealth services.

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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Harish Lavu see?

CMS counts 115 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Lavu in 2024, with an average age of 73.

What services does Dr. Harish Lavu bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Lavu's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99215), office visit, new patient (99205) and hospital inpatient care (99233).

Where did Dr. Harish Lavu go to medical school?

Dr. Lavu graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2000.

What drugs does Dr. Harish Lavu prescribe most?

In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lavu's most prescribed drugs by claims were Creon.

Has Dr. Harish Lavu received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $5,909 in general payments to Dr. Lavu from 6 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Ethicon Inc.

How long has Dr. Harish Lavu been practicing?

Dr. Lavu graduated from medical school in 2000, 26 years ago.

Does Dr. Harish Lavu do research?

Dmand AI links 124 publications to Dr. Lavu, published from 2009 to 2025. Dr. Lavu has worked on 3 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Harish Lavu publish with?

Dr. Lavu's most frequent co-authors are Charles J. Yeo, MD (104 shared papers), Jordan Michael Winter, MD (36 shared papers) and Avinoam Nevler, MD (35 shared papers).

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