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Dr. Elias Lu, DTCM, AP, APRN

Acupuncturist in North Port, FL · enumerated 2005.

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

National Provider Identifier

1417956848

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Elias Lu

Credential DTCM, AP, APRN

Sex Male

Practice address North Port, FL, 34287

Phone (888) 354-2758

Enumeration date Jul 18, 2005

Last updated in NPPES Nov 13, 2025

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

363LF0000X Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License APRN11011629 (FL) Secondary

171100000X Acupuncturist Other Service Providers · License AP4251 (FL) Primary

APRN · Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: An umbrella credential covering NPs, CRNAs, CNMs, and clinical nurse specialists. About the APRN credential

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Frequently asked questions

What specialty is Elias Lu?

Elias Lu is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Acupuncturist. 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 2025-11-13.