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- Albany Medical Center, 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
About Dr. Lu
Ping Lu, MD practices nuclear medicine in Albany, NY. Medicare claims data shows Ping provided 1,207 services to 968 patients. The services billed most often include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie, and nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144393265.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (518) 262-5149
- Email not available
Practice Locations
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER 47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
Albany, NY 12208
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,207 services · 968 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
239 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
136 | As often as other peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
69 | As often as other peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | Imaging | 78803 |
57 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
50 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan | Imaging | 78814 |
42 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment | Imaging | 77085 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
35 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system | Imaging | 78195 |
30 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 nuclear medicines in Albany 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 6
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lu?
Dr. Lu is a nuclear medicine in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lu's address?
Dr. Lu is listed at Albany Medical Center 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lu?
The number on file is (518) 262-5149. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lu?
Dr. Lu's National Provider Identifier is 1144393265. 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 train?
Dr. Lu attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lu have?
Dr. Lu has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lu performs imaging including dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lu's profile verified?
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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