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- 1050 US Highway 1, Avenel, NJ 07001
About Dr. Lu
Based in Avenel, NJ, Michael T. Lu, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Michael graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 814 Medicare patients across 4,043 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. NPI 1851532600 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (732) 283-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1050 US HIGHWAY 1
Avenel, NJ 07001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,043 services · 814 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
72 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
210 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
98 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
61 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
3,020 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lu specialize in?
Dr. Lu is an orthopaedic surgeon in Avenel, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lu located?
Dr. Lu is listed at 1050 US Highway 1, Avenel, NJ 07001. 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 (732) 283-2663. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lu's NPI number?
Dr. Lu's National Provider Identifier is 1851532600. 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 Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lu been practicing?
Dr. Lu has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, 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 aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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