THOMAS C. LU MD – NPI #1710516513
Pediatrics

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

THOMAS LU is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710516513 to THOMAS LU on April 03, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his former name CHI HAN THOMAS LU. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080N0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 10, 2026. 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 THOMAS LU below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS C. LU

NPI Number
1710516513
Enumeration Date

(more than 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS C. LU
Former Name: CHI HAN THOMAS LU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6431 FANNIN STREET, MSB 3.151
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 500-5800 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 10, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
2080N0001X
- Pediatrics / Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Primary)
TX U2926
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
TX

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.