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Dr. Wenge Lu, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Clearwater, FL
- NPI 1174867378
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
430 Pinellas St Ste 400
Clearwater, FL 337563365
(727) 461-8300
fax (813) 635-2187 - Mailing address
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2995 Drew St Fl 2
Clearwater, FL 337593012
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 22, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME119390
- Medicaid
- FL #012409100
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174867378. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,592
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,059
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 404 | 182 | $174 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 299 | 158 | $10 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 282 | 176 | $123 | |
82947 |
Blood glucose (sugar) level | 240 | 120 | $4 | |
95251 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 221 | 97 | $34 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 49 | 22 | $76 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 13 | $76 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 21 | 20 | $169 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 20 | 14 | $46 | |
82962 |
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | 19 | 19 | $3 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Clearwater Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,683
Transactions
121
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 6 | $1,025.20 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 18 | $335.49 | |
| Amgen INC. | 15 | $288.81 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 14 | $231.85 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 7 | $165.93 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 9 | $164.86 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 13 | $157.36 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 7 | $132.02 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 6 | $130.56 | |
| Antares Pharma, INC. | 6 | $117.75 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 5 | $108.73 | |
| Beta Bionics, INC. | 4 | $102.35 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 3 | $88.65 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 4 | $80.06 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $71.59 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,089
Patients
610
Total drug cost
$1,136,495
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 420 | 120 | $7,773 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 227 | 59 | $350,148 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 225 | 66 | $2,297 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 171 | 53 | $244,204 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 140 | 44 | $2,335 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 132 | 30 | $12,995 |
| Glimepiride | Generic | 117 | 41 | $2,225 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | Generic | 97 | 26 | $5,091 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 95 | 28 | $82,068 |
| Novolog (Insulin Aspart) | Brand | 91 | 26 | $192,684 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Wenge Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Wenge Lu practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Clearwater, FL.
Where does Dr. Wenge Lu practice?
Dr. Wenge Lu practices at 430 Pinellas St Ste 400, Clearwater, FL 337563365. Office phone: 7274618300.
What is Dr. Wenge Lu's NPI?
Dr. Wenge Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174867378, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wenge Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wenge Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wenge Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.