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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1417918244 MD
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Hematology & Oncology Physician in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,232 in Hematology & Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
851
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
86.1/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Meide Lu, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 851 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.1/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 851
- Part D claims, 2023
- 66%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Meide Lu, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
86 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Meide Lu, MD sits
This provider among hematology & oncology physician peers
Across the 4,019 hematology & oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Meide Lu, MD writes more Part D claims than 56% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 48% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hematology & oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Meide Lu, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Meide Lu, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Meide Lu, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
851 0% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.1/100 2.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Meide Lu, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) - 86.1/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Meide Lu, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at S 6TH AVENUE & SPRUCE STREET, West Reading, PA, 19611, with a listed phone of (610) 374-4404. NPI 1417918244 was issued on 03/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 851 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.9, Cost 62.8), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,232 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1417918244 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.1318
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
81.9126
Quality
62.8334
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Meide Lu, MD. To verify Meide Lu, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Meide Lu, MD - brand share 34.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 851 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
851
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,002
- Total Day Supply
- 23,885
- Brand vs Generic
- 34% brand / 66% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.9M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $293K
- Opioid Claims
- 68 (8.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.49
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 69, 75-84: 65, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Meide Lu, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
95 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
84 claims
- Prochlorperazine M…
Prochlorperazine Maleate
76 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
49 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
45 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
43 claims
- Brukinsa 35
Brukinsa
35 claims
- Lidocaine-Prilocaine 29
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 95 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 84 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 76 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 49 |
| Dexamethasone | 45 |
| Prednisone | 43 |
| Brukinsa Zanubrutinib | 35 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 29 |
| Hydroxyurea | 28 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Meide Lu, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,232
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
Meide Lu, MD's 851 claims are above the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lu.
Dr. Abdullateef Abdulkareem
M.D.
Lancaster, PA
Dr. Charles Abrams
MD
Philadelphia, PA
Tala Achkar
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Monica Adedeji
MD, MPH
Hershey, PA
Dr. Giridhar Adiga
MD
Ephrata, PA
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meide Lu, MD's specialty? ▼
Meide Lu, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Meide Lu, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Meide Lu, MD wrote 851 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
What is Meide Lu, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Meide Lu, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.1/100 (Quality: 81.9, Cost: 62.8). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Meide Lu, MD located? ▼
Meide Lu, MD is located at S 6TH AVENUE & SPRUCE STREET, West Reading, PA, 19611. Phone: (610) 374-4404.
What is Meide Lu, MD's NPI number? ▼
Meide Lu, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417918244, issued on 03/31/2006.
Does Meide Lu, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Meide Lu, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
Does Meide Lu, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Meide Lu, MD had 68 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,232 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Meide Lu, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Meide Lu, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Ondansetron Hcl, Prochlorperazine Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Meide Lu, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Meide Lu, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 851 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Meide Lu, MD's credentials? ▼
Meide Lu, MD's NPI is 1417918244 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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