TIANYI LU MD – NPI #1235573999
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

TIANYI LU is a colon & rectal surgeon located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235573999 to TIANYI LU on April 24, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her other name TINA LU. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Nov 05, 2019. 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 TIANYI LU below.

NPI Profile for
TIANYI LU

NPI Number
1235573999
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
TIANYI LU
Other Name: TINA LU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
5 E 98TH ST FL 14
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 241-3547 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
100 High St
Buffalo General Hospital, General Surgery Department
Buffalo, NY 14203-1126
Phone: (716) 859-7277
Mailing address
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL, GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
BUFFALO, NY 14203-1126
Phone: (716) 859-7277 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 NY 300088

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
TIANYI LU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
      ONE GUSTAVE L LEVY PLACE
      NEW YORK, NY 10029

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