Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Yi Lu, M.D., PH.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1598932154
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Francis St, Ca455, Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 525-7378
fax (617) 738-4609

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 11, 2013
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #239518

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598932154. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
646
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$292,039
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 122 122 $140
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 87 78 $103
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 74 49 $271
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 67 27 $410
61783 Computer-assisted spinal procedure 60 57 $243
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 46 45 $801
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 36 36 $1,915
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 33 33 $271
22634 Fusion of additional segment of spine with partial removal of spine bone and disc 17 14 $508
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments 15 15 $762

In context: peer comparison

Among 38 peers in Boston Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,835
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 12 $1,027.81
Globus Medical, INC. 6 $504.72
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 4 $302.74

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,155
Food and Beverage
$681

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Yi Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Yi Lu practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Yi Lu practice?
Dr. Yi Lu practices at 75 Francis St, Ca455, Boston, MA 021156110. Office phone: 6175257378.
What is Dr. Yi Lu's NPI?
Dr. Yi Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598932154, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yi Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yi Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yi Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.