Dr. James J. Lu
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 25 years
- Graduated from: Washington University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1996
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1245203801
Dr. James J. Lu MD
Neurosurgeon
He is located at 12266 De Paul Drive Suite 100 in Bridgeton, MO 63044. Can help patients with the following: Cancer, Cervical Radiculopathy, Hernia, Hydrocephalus, Pinched Nerve, Spinal Stenosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245203801. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 738-2770. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James J. Lu, being an neurosurgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James J. Lu.
- Achalasia
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Damage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Lesions
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Concussion
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Neck Pain
- Pancreatitis
- Paralysis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Pinched Nerve
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Quadriplegia
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. James J. Lu
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James J. Lu as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) | EPO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Aug 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica with SSM Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with SSM Health Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James J. Lu is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James J. Lu is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurosurgery .
Bills through: Heartland Regional Medical Center
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Medtronic | $1243 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $956 |
| Food and Beverage | $288 |
Studies
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1996Additional Specialities
- Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. James J. Lu treat?
Dr. James J. Lu provides treatment for Cancer, Cervical Radiculopathy, Hernia, Hydrocephalus, Pinched Nerve, Spinal Stenosis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. James J. Lu accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. James J. Lu is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. James J. Lu have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James J. Lu is affiliated with SSM Health Neurosciences. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. James J. Lu affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James J. Lu is affiliated with SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. James J. Lu?
Dr. James J. Lu's office is located at 12266 De Paul Drive Suite 100 in Bridgeton, MO 63044.