Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ping Lu, MD
Nuclear Medicine Physician (CMS: Nuclear Medicine) · Albany, NY
- NPI 1144393265
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Albany Medical Center, 47 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 262-5149 - Mailing address
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6 Wellness Way Ste 201
Latham, NY 121102156
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 9, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207U00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #225847
- Medicaid
- NY #02387575
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144393265. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,325
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$508,524
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77080 |
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | 284 | 284 | $9 | |
A9595 |
Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie | 189 | 20 | $613 | |
78815 |
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 172 | 147 | $1,504 | |
A9552 |
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 160 | 136 | $514 | |
78815 |
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 74 | 70 | $110 | |
A9503 |
Technetium tc-99m medronate, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 30 millicuries | 74 | 68 | $70 | |
78803 |
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | 64 | 62 | $48 | |
78306 |
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 55 | 49 | $257 | |
78306 |
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | 47 | 41 | $40 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 44 | 44 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Albany Nuclear Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$371
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ge Healthcare | 3 | $254.16 | |
| Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited | 1 | $78.77 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $19.39 | |
| Telix Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $18.51 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ping Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Ping Lu practices Nuclear Medicine Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. Ping Lu practice?
Dr. Ping Lu practices at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208. Office phone: 5182625149.
What is Dr. Ping Lu's NPI?
Dr. Ping Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144393265, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ping Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ping Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ping Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (HCPCS 77080); Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie (HCPCS A9595); Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (HCPCS 78815). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.