Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nelson Lum, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Lubbock, TX
- NPI 1902845449
- Accepts Medicare
- 48 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3801 50Th St
Lubbock, TX 794133859
(806) 771-5550
fax (806) 771-5544 - Mailing address
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Po Box 6248
Lubbock, TX 794936248
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 21, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1978 — 48 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #J3536
- Medicaid (2)
- NM #E9764 · TX #138690616
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902845449. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,691
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$146,076
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 794 | 388 | $120 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 701 | 348 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 674 | 341 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 627 | 333 | $13 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 441 | 217 | $9 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 417 | 241 | $16 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 291 | 235 | $8 | |
84439 |
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | 179 | 136 | $9 | |
82043 |
Urine microalbumin (protein) level | 161 | 131 | $6 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 160 | 130 | $5 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Lubbock Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, average services per provider: 222. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,203
Transactions
128
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 18 | $705.95 | |
| Amgen INC. | 30 | $551.10 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 15 | $344.22 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 15 | $266.96 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 7 | $232.76 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 4 | $160.74 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 11 | $155.24 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 7 | $153.88 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $99.11 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $89.94 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $69.12 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $65.29 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $55.67 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $47.14 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 2 | $43.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,365
Patients
943
Total drug cost
$1,232,693
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 570 | 155 | $9,507 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 354 | 110 | $4,693 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 295 | 86 | $3,191 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 288 | 78 | $28,619 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 268 | 72 | $5,294 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 228 | 69 | $3,432 |
| Tresiba Flextouch U-100 (Insulin Degludec) | Brand | 220 | 64 | $197,776 |
| Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) | Brand | 197 | 65 | $209,872 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 152 | 30 | $195,455 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 147 | 41 | $2,223 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nelson Lum's medical specialty?
Dr. Nelson Lum practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Lubbock, TX.
Where does Dr. Nelson Lum practice?
Dr. Nelson Lum practices at 3801 50Th St, Lubbock, TX 794133859. Office phone: 8067715550.
What is Dr. Nelson Lum's NPI?
Dr. Nelson Lum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902845449, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nelson Lum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nelson Lum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nelson Lum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.