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Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD

(Dr. Xuong C. Lu, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Temple University School of Medicine (2005)

2589 Boyce Plaza Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

(412) 232-8104

Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD is a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD is affiliated with PITTSBURGH GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

2589 Boyce Plaza Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

therapeutic upper endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and therapeutic upper endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	11
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
minimally invasive procedures	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	212
hospital care	260
injections	13
inpatient care	260
minimally invasive procedures	212
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	98
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	131
doctor visit	30
gastrointestinal procedures	148
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	148
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	72
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	124
doctor visit	54
gastrointestinal procedures	138
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
minimally invasive procedures	138
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	124

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	158
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	30
gastrointestinal procedures	194
hospital care	276
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	194
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	69
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	37
gastrointestinal procedures	215
hospital care	151
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	151
minimally invasive procedures	215
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	215
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	51
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	211
doctor visit	58
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	222
hospital care	124
image guided procedures	16
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	222
minor procedures	16
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	211
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	47
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	69
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	198
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	198
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	186
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	34
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	19
chemotherapy	19
diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	64
gastrointestinal procedures	197
hospital care	80
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	216
minor procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	183
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	34
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic procedures	276
doctor visit	44
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	296
hospital care	75
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	296
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	276
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	206

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	33
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	230
doctor visit	41
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	230
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	230
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	230

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

aspiration	14
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	19
chemotherapy	19
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	44
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	188
hospital care	151
image guided procedures	14
injections	13
inpatient care	151
minimally invasive procedures	190
minor procedures	14
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	251
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	54
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	145

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2005. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2005)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PITTSBURGH GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,188 ORISE $512	Biliary Devices $347	BIOPSY $106	COMET $99	SYNERGY Bioabsorbable Polymer Drug-Eluting Stent System $42	Other $82
Covidien LP	$615 PillCam $373	Beacon $242
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$419 Moviprep $214	XIFAXAN - 550MG $114	Uceris $86	APRISO $4
Celgene Corporation	$210 ZEPOSIA $210
Santarus, Inc	$173 Zegerid $173
Other	$713 VIBERZI $161	ZEPOSIA $88	DUPIXENT $85	LINZESS 290 mcg $78	Relistor $62	Other $239

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,021
Travel and Lodging	$282
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Xuong Lu specializes in adult gastroenterology and practices in Pittsburgh, PA. He studied medicine at Temple University School of Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2023

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuong Cam Lu, MD From 2012 - 2022

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