Quick answers
- Does Nelson W. Lum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson W. 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 Nelson W. Lum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 422 Original Medicare patients and 5,380 services for Nelson W. Lum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nelson W. Lum's NPI number?
- 1902845449. 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 Nelson W. 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 patients | 422 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,380 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)817 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)688 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)687 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)624 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)442 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Nelson W. Lum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nelson W. 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.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 453306
- Covenant Health Hobbs HospitalHobbs, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320065
- Covenant Hospital PlainviewPlainview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450539
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Nor-Lea Hospital DistrictLovington, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321305
Practice locations
Addresses where Nelson W. Lum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑5844
- 3801 50th StLubbock, TX 79413 (806) 725‑7700
- 611 N Frankford AveLubbock, TX 79416 (806) 725‑5480
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nelson W. Lum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Covenant Medical Group233 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Covenant Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902845449 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians