Kim Champion Lu, MD
Kim Champion Lu is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Portland, OR with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
Kim Champion Lu, MD has been part of the Portland medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Harvard Medical School (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.57/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2074dNPPES updated 2020-09-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Mailcode L223a, Portland, OR 97239-3011
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oregon.
MIPS Score
202393.57/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OregonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better14.5%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
14.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better70.2%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
140
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
86
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
131
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$110 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kim Champion Lu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Harvard Medical School
Board certified · Sep 16, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 1997)
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Kim Champion Lu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kim Champion Lu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Portland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kim Champion Lu
NPI records show Dr. Lu as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 494-4373.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kim Champion Lu
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Mailcode L223a, Portland, OR 97239-3011
Mailing Address
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Mailcode L223a, Portland, OR 97239-3011
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