NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1225035827 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Ming Lu, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician in Tyler, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,388 in Ophthalmology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 496 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ming Lu, M.D. filed 2,469 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Ophthalmology Physician in Tyler, Texas, prescribing 69% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 69%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥86th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ming Lu, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1225035827), first enumerated 06/28/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,469 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Texas statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Ming Lu, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: TMB annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1225035827 · Ophthalmology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1225035827
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
- RX-MID 2,469
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,439 in Texas
- PHOTO-ENUM Matthew Jones, M.D. · 2005
Ming Lu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,469 ≥ 86th percentile 86% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ming Lu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Ming Lu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,469 66% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1225035827 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ming Lu, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Christus Trinity Clinic
Tyler, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ming Lu, M.D.. To verify Ming Lu, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Ming Lu, M.D. - brand share 31.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 2,469 2024 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 2024.
2,469
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
496
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,714.7
- Total Day Supply
- 100,493
- Brand vs Generic
- 31% brand / 69% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $40K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Opioid Claims
- 32 (1.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.03
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 195, 75-84: 169, 85+: 69
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ming Lu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
1,144 claims
- Timolol Maleate 344
Timolol Maleate
344 claims
- Tobramycin 275
Tobramycin
275 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 249
Brimonidine Tartrate
249 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 91
Prednisolone Acetate
91 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 83
Dorzolamide-Timolol
83 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 46
Dorzolamide Hcl
46 claims
- Tobramycin-Dexamet… 38
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,144 |
| Timolol Maleate | 344 |
| Tobramycin | 275 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 249 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 91 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 83 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 46 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 38 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 31 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Ming Lu, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,388
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,490
Avg Claims per Provider
Ming Lu, M.D.'s 2,469 claims are above the specialty average of 1,490.
Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Lu, both outside Texas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lu.
One of 1,439 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in Texas, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Justin Aaker
MD
Georgetown, TX
Dr. Asad Abbas
M.D.
Baytown, TX
Dr. Ashkan Abbey
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Meredith Abbott
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Musa Abdelaziz
MD
Southlake, TX
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ming Lu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ming Lu, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Tyler, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ming Lu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ming Lu, M.D. wrote 2,469 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 496 beneficiaries.
Where is Ming Lu, M.D. located? ▼
Ming Lu, M.D. is located at 1327 TROUP HWY, Tyler, TX, 75701. Phone: (903) 531-4733.
What is Ming Lu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ming Lu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225035827, issued on 06/28/2005.
Does Ming Lu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ming Lu, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
Does Ming Lu, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ming Lu, M.D. had 32 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,388 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,490 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ming Lu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ming Lu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Tobramycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ming Lu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ming Lu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,469 Part D claims and 496 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ming Lu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ming Lu, M.D.'s NPI is 1225035827 with credentials M.D.. 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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