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Karen Lu, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Physician in Huntersville, NC · enumerated 2019.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1245893536

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Karen Lu
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 13539 Reese Blvd W, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Phone (704) 892-4878
Fax (704) 892-7453
Enumeration date Apr 22, 2019
Last updated in NPPES Sep 8, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

208200000X Plastic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2025-02167 (NC) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What specialty is Karen Lu?
Karen Lu is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Plastic Surgery Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-09-08.