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Hospitalist

Kai Lu, MD

Sees patients in Bellflower, CA · Downey, CA · California

Summary

Kai Lu, MD (Hospitalist) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Bellflower, CA and Downey, CA. NPI 1801059803. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kai 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

HospitalistPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Medical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Kai Lu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Bellflower, CA and Downey, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kai Lu's specialty?
Medicare lists Hospitalist as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Kai Lu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kai 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.
Does Kai Lu offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Kai Lu offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Kai Lu?
(562) 461-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kai Lu's NPI number?
1801059803. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

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

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801059803
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Sources

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