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Diagnostic Radiology

Darren P. Lum, MD

Works at hospitals in Downey, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Whittier, CA … · California, Hawaii

Summary

Dr. Darren P. Lum, MD is a radiologist at 11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241. Phone: (562) 904-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Darren P. Lum had 778 Original Medicare patients and 1,015 services. NPI 1528011806. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Darren P. Lum, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Darren P. Lum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren P. Lum accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Darren P. Lum see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 778 Original Medicare patients and 1,015 services for Darren P. Lum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Darren P. Lum's NPI number?
1528011806. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Darren P. Lum, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients778
Services billed to Medicare1,015
Different services or procedures60
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)289 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)268 services
  3. Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (72197)69 services
  4. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)55 services
  5. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)36 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease49%
  • Diabetes47%
  • Arthritis36%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%

Hospitals where Darren P. Lum works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darren P. Lum at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Darren P. Lum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Darren P. Lum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Stanford Health Care3,122 clinicians in the group
  • Queens University Medical Group614 clinicians in the group
  • Lambert Radiology Medical Group Inc67 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Downey

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

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Other clinicians in Stanford Health Care

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528011806
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians