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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Charles J. Lu, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · San Marcos, CA · California

Summary

Charles J. Lu, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in San Diego, CA and San Marcos, CA. NPI 1275796963. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles J. Lu, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
University Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Charles J. Lu work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Charles J. Lu at 2 hospitals: Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego and Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Charles J. Lu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Marcos, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Charles J. Lu's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Charles J. Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles J. Lu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Charles J. Lu?
(833) 574-2273, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Charles J. Lu's NPI number?
1275796963. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Charles J. Lu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles J. Lu at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles J. Lu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charles J. Lu as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →

Other cardiologists in San Marcos

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Marcos, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275796963
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians