CATHERINE XINTONG WU M.D.
NPI 1194179663
Hospitalist in Lake Forest, IL

Q: What is Catherine Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Wu is 1194179663. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2016.

Q: What is Catherine Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Wu was last updated on June 27, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045(847) 234-5600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Catherine Xintong Wu M.d. NPPES

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

CATHERINE XINTONG WU M.D. (NPI 1194179663) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lake Forest, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.149856) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194179663

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCATHERINE XINTONG WUCredential: M.D.

Location Address1000 N WESTMORELAND RDLake Forest, IL 60045-1658

Mailing Address1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045-1658 · (847) 234-5600

Phone(847) 234-5600

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 20, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2019

✔ NPI 1194179663 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.149856

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1000 N WESTMORELAND RD, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612-7232 · Phone (866) 600-2273

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

Catherine Xintong Wu M.d. 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 ID4486941143

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190816002976

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

168 services72 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

104 services59 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

67 services67 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

44 services42 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Forest, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number140130

Location1000 N Westmoreland RoadLake Forest, IL 60045 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140281

Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60045 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

$137.43 typical visit price

range $59.81 – $181.38

Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$105.07 typical visit price

range $19.15 – $147.12

Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier21 claims21 services$15.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier21 claims21 services$68.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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