Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine Lu, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Crawfordsville, IN

  • NPI 1720405087
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1601 Lafayette RD Ste 100
Crawfordsville, IN 479331032
(765) 362-1212
fax (765) 361-0210
Mailing address
Po Box 734240
Chicago, IL 606734240

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Indiana #01097241A · California #A152052
Medicaid
FL #109106700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720405087. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,398
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$70,668
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 690 131 $6
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 167 142 $44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 131 110 $125
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 72 72 $161
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 68 66 $87
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 63 60 $105
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 63 60 $87
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 28 23 $48
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 27 24 $164
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 24 18 $1

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Crawfordsville Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$152
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 4 $78.26
Revance Therapeutics, INC. 1 $24.55
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $21.42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $14.61
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $13.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$152

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
338
Patients
191
Total drug cost
$8,542
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Minoxidil Generic 68 30 $733
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 67 39 $4,042
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 52 46 $499
Finasteride Generic 51 22 $411
Ketoconazole Generic 29 25 $684
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 16 0 $851
Hydrocortisone Generic 16 14 $202
Mupirocin Generic 15 15 $172
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 13 0 $52
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 11 0 $895

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Katherine Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine Lu practices Dermatology Physician in Crawfordsville, IN.
Where does Dr. Katherine Lu practice?
Dr. Katherine Lu practices at 1601 Lafayette RD Ste 100, Crawfordsville, IN 479331032. Office phone: 7653621212.
What is Dr. Katherine Lu's NPI?
Dr. Katherine Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720405087, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.