PING LU MD – NPI #1144393265
Nuclear Medicine
A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
PING LU is a physician located in ALBANY, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144393265 to PING LU on November 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207U00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Nuclear Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on May 09, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PING LU below.
NPI Profile for
PING LU
(more than 19 years ago)
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208 Phone: (518) 262-5149 Fax:
LATHAM, NY 12110-2156 Phone: (518) 782-3700 Fax: (518) 782-3799
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Identifiers for PING LU
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | NY | 02387575 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207U00000X - Nuclear Medicine (Primary) |
NY | 225847 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
PING LU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, MAIL CODE 34
ALBANY, NY 12208 - COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL71 PROSPECT AVENUE
HUDSON, NY 12534
- ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, MAIL CODE 34
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