DR. TONG WU M.D., PHD
NPI 1003882127
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in New Orleans, LA

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1430 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-5210(504) 988-7862 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Tong Wu M.d., Phd NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TONG WU M.D., PHD (NPI 1003882127) is an individual anatomic pathology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.203477) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003882127
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. TONG WUCredential: M.D., PHD
Location Address1430 TULANE AVENew Orleans, LA 70112-2632
Mailing Address1430 Tulane AveNew Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · (504) 988-5210 · Fax (504) 988-7862
Fax(504) 988-7862
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2017
NPI 1003882127 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0101X
License Licensed in LA · MD.203477
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License MD067986L (PA)
1430 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH04993PA
Medicaid001758694PA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified032039EK4PA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tong Wu M.d., Phd is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325178213
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100621000352
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313
Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
58 services21 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
23 services19 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
21 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Urology
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE, SL-16
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
1430 TULANE AVE, SL31
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE, SL-16
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Specialist
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Ophthalmology
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tong Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tong Wu is 1003882127. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Tong Wu located?

Tong Wu practices at 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-5210.

What is Tong Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X.

Is Tong Wu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tong Wu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Tong Wu accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Tong Wu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tong Wu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tong Wu is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tong Wu was last updated on April 5, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.