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Based in Weeki Wachee, FL, Melvin Chia-Hung Lu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Melvin is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology and mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Melvin cared for 2,294 Medicare patients across 5,701 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (352) 596-4401
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10133 CORTEZ BLVD
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,701 services · 2,294 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,509 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
538 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
297 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
275 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
83 |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
76 |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11603 |
73 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
62 |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
61 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
48 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lu specialize in?
Dr. Lu is a dermatology in Weeki Wachee, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DERMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lu located?
Dr. Lu is listed at 10133 CORTEZ BLVD, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lu's phone number?
The number on file is (352) 596-4401. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lu's NPI number?
Dr. Lu's National Provider Identifier is 1336287994. 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. Lu go to medical school?
Dr. Lu attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lu been practicing?
Dr. Lu has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lu performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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