Physician Profile
Luke Zhu, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Zhu
Luke Zhu, MD is a healthcare provider in Austin, TX specializing in ophthalmology. Luke trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2019. Luke is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Luke provided 639 services to 574 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (512) 327-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5717 BALCONES DR
Austin, TX 78731
433 Bolivar St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
639 services · 574 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
112 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
103 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
68 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Zhu specialize in?
Dr. Zhu is an eye doctor in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Zhu located?
Dr. Zhu is listed at 5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Zhu's phone number?
The number on file is (512) 327-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Zhu?
Dr. Zhu's National Provider Identifier is 1568925139. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Zhu go to medical school?
Dr. Zhu attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Zhu have?
Dr. Zhu has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Zhu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Zhu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Zhu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Zhu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.