Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herman Lu, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Murrieta, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lu
Dr. Herman Lu is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Murrieta, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lu performed 8,191 Medicare services across 4,065 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lu received a total of $28,155 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 682 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 9% volume in CA
$28,155 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,191
Medicare services
Top 9% in CA for cardiovascular disease
4,065
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~410 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,836 | $97 | $281 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
944 | $44 | $133 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
734 | $142 | $375 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
619 | $149 | $612 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
510 | $1 | $1 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
439 | $70 | $420 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
421 | $21 | $69 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
419 | $48 | $69 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
342 | $151 | $515 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
337 | $12 | $45 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
283 | $65 | $154 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
247 | $51 | $210 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
246 | $367 | $1,315 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
113 | $50 | $112 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
86 | $96 | $272 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 65 | $241 | $1,003 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
49 | $86 | $336 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
46 | $14 | $72 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 45 | $147 | $537 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring with report This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring over a two-day period to record heart activity. A report is provided to summarize the findings from the monitoring session. |
44 | $31 | $103 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
44 | $15 | $70 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing, airflow, and physical effort during sleep. |
40 | $77 | $459 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
37 | $138 | $521 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
28 | $14 | $58 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
27 | $100 | $140 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with review and report A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a professional review and written report of the results. |
23 | $58 | $245 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
23 | $21 | $68 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
23 | $715 | $1,813 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
22 | $152 | $505 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
19 | $24 | $87 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
18 | $19 | $70 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
18 | $63 | $191 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
16 | $3,514 | $12,941 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
14 | $88 | $355 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 14 | $149 | $799 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
18.2% high complexity
27.9% medium
53.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,155
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,022/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
682
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,243 (64.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$9,912 (35.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,329
2023
$3,446
2022
$2,792
2021
$4,161
2020
$4,489
2019
$4,803
2018
$6,135
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$549
Amgen Inc.
$360
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$304
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$218
Abbott Laboratories
$180
Novo Nordisk Inc
$114
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
PFIZER INC.
$80
Medtronic, Inc.
$77
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$64
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$41
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$33
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$25
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$5,665
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$5,585
Abbott Laboratories
$3,114
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,588
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,183
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$1,046
Amgen Inc.
$1,010
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$948
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$811
BIOTRONIK INC.
$716
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$634
Novo Nordisk Inc
$586
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$570
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$453
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$416
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$342
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$284
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$260
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$223
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$218
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$210
PFIZER INC.
$201
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$175
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$175
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$173
Inari Medical, Inc.
$150
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$147
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$133
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$131
Opsens Inc.
$125
Ethicon US, LLC
$125
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$122
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$119
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$99
CathWorks, Inc.
$96
Boston Scientific Corporation
$91
CVRx, Inc.
$79
HeartFlow, Inc.
$54
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$42
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$16
ABIOMED
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (65%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
71
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE RANCHO SPRINGS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lu experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lu performed 1,836 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lu received a total of $28,155 from 42 companies across 682 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lu's costs compare to other cardiologists in Murrieta?
Dr. Lu's average Medicare payment per service is $96. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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