Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Lu, M.D.

Gynecologic Oncology Physician (CMS: Gynecological Oncology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1235286709
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 6, 2012
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207VX0201X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K8308
Medicaid
TX #037444901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235286709. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
31
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,675
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 20 14 $99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 11 11 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Houston Gynecologic Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$209
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Acera Surgical, INC. 1 $150.89
Mentor Worldwide LLC 1 $57.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$209

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Lu practices Gynecologic Oncology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Karen Lu practice?
Dr. Karen Lu practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Karen Lu's NPI?
Dr. Karen Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235286709, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.