Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Daniel Lu, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Santa Monica, CA
- NPI 1457585903
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 70.4 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1131 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100
Santa Monica, CA 904012061
(310) 267-2975 - Mailing address
-
5767 W Century Blvd, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 900455631
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 18, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A91813
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457585903. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
296
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$92,832
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 81 | 67 | $197 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 70 | 70 | $241 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 40 | 35 | $141 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 29 | 27 | $186 | |
63030 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc | 19 | 19 | $1,148 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 17 | 17 | $1,199 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 15 | 14 | $268 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14 | 13 | $100 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 11 | 11 | $124 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Santa Monica Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$64,473
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | 4 | $62,780.15 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 11 | $1,332.37 | |
| Cerapedics INC. | 5 | $193.49 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $99.69 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 | $67.13 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Daniel Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Lu practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. Daniel Lu practice?
Dr. Daniel Lu practices at 1131 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 904012061. Office phone: 3102672975.
What is Dr. Daniel Lu's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457585903, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.