Rui Lu

Endocrinology in Washington, District of Columbia

Practice Details

Address
106 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
Geocoded location: 38.9311, -77.0124
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2007
Registered Contact
RUI LU, OWENER
NPPES Record Updated
July 2013

About This Practice

This practice is enumerated under Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, and frequently prescribe GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of diabetes or metabolic-syndrome management — though not every endocrinology practice treats obesity as a primary focus, and some see only referred, complex cases.

This practice address has 40 individual clinicians enumerated with NPPES under the same location.

Locally, this is 1 of 65 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Washington carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Endocrinology visit

Endocrinology visits focus on hormonal and metabolic conditions. For a GLP-1-related consult, patients commonly encounter:

  • •A review of diabetes, thyroid, or metabolic history and current medications.
  • •Lab work such as A1c and a metabolic panel to guide diagnosis and dosing.
  • •A discussion of whether a GLP-1 medication fits the treatment goal (diabetes control, weight, or both).
  • •Follow-up scheduling to titrate dose and monitor response over time.

This is general guidance for endocrinology practices, not a description of Rui Lu's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 202-877-7080.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Rui Lu's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Rui Lu is listed under Endocrinology, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 202-877-7080 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Rui Lu's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Rui Lu is located at 106 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010. The phone number listed in the registry is 202-877-7080. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1033306881.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Rui Lu is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 202-877-7080 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.