Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Lu, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Fontana, CA

  • NPI 1457409435
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9961 Sierra Ave
Fontana, CA 923356720
(909) 427-3910

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 30, 2021
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A61301

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457409435. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
37
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,981
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 37 17 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
865
Patients
359
Total drug cost
$98,955
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 113 45 $69,150
Furosemide Generic 100 48 $2,172
Calcitriol Generic 99 46 $2,780
Losartan Potassium Generic 77 31 $1,023
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 72 30 $933
Lisinopril Generic 71 31 $983
Potassium Chloride Generic 58 24 $2,950
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 55 33 $14,469
Allopurinol Generic 41 17 $418
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 41 16 $508

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Lu practices Nephrology Physician in Fontana, CA.
Where does Dr. Charles Lu practice?
Dr. Charles Lu practices at 9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 923356720. Office phone: 9094273910.
What is Dr. Charles Lu's NPI?
Dr. Charles Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457409435, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.