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- 1327 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701
About Dr. Lu
Ming Lu, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Tyler, TX. Ming is a 1999 graduate of Harvard Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Ming provided 6,488 services to 3,190 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, injection of drug into eye, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225035827.
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
- (903) 531-4733
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1327 TROUP HWY
Tyler, TX 75701
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
6,488 services · 3,190 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,497 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
176 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photocoagulation | Procedure | 67220 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
22 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,790 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,171 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
983 | More 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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Tyler 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ming Lu?
Ming Lu is an eye doctor in Tyler, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Ming Lu's address?
Ming Lu is listed at 1327 Troup Hwy, Tyler, TX 75701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ming Lu?
The number on file is (903) 531-4733. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ming Lu?
Ming Lu's National Provider Identifier is 1225035827. 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 Ming Lu train?
Ming Lu attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ming Lu have?
Ming Lu has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ming Lu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ming Lu performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of growth of retina using a laser and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ming Lu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ming Lu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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