Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Yaohua Lu, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Roanoke, VA

  • NPI 1568786242
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2331 Franklin RD Sw
Roanoke, VA 240141111
(540) 224-5170
fax (540) 344-2950
Mailing address
111 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 054011473

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 2, 2022
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Virginia #0101259660 · Vermont #042.0013008

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568786242. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
583
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$51,600
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 128 81 $90
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 79 63 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 56 44 $60
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 55 49 $96
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 50 41 $122
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 36 18 $129
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 34 34 $129
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 29 21 $12
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 27 13 $73
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 26 20 $240

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Roanoke Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 1,037. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$225
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abiomed 6 $224.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$225

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
566
Patients
174
Total drug cost
$10,510
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 125 45 $2,032
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 69 19 $2,149
Pregabalin Generic 61 23 $2,824
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 60 30 $1,121
Tramadol Hcl Generic 52 14 $322
Baclofen Generic 36 15 $260
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 36 14 $568
Methocarbamol Generic 29 14 $294
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 25 0 $204
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 18 0 $326

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Yaohua Lu's medical specialty?
Dr. Yaohua Lu practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Roanoke, VA.
Where does Dr. Yaohua Lu practice?
Dr. Yaohua Lu practices at 2331 Franklin RD Sw, Roanoke, VA 240141111. Office phone: 5402245170.
What is Dr. Yaohua Lu's NPI?
Dr. Yaohua Lu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568786242, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yaohua Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yaohua Lu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yaohua Lu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99441); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.