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ALVIN HU MD
NPI 1265060529
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since March 31, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 HARVARD ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455(612) 273-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2026, Mar 14, 2025, Jun 13, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Alvin Hu Md NPPES

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

ALVIN HU MD (NPI 1265060529) is an individual nephrology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (81500) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emerson Hospital -, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265060529
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameALVIN HUCredential: MD
Location Address500 HARVARD ST SEMinneapolis, MN 55455-0363
Mailing Address717 Delaware St Se Ste 353Minneapolis, MN 55414-2959 · (612) 624-9444
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1265060529 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 81500
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
500 HARVARD ST SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alvin Hu Md 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 ID9436571387
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250320002334
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Alvin Hu reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
720 WASHINGTON AVE SE STE 200
Minneapolis, MN 55414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,453 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 3,633 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,662 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
133 OLD ROAD TO NINE ACRE CORNER
Concord, MA 01742
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 451 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Emerson Hospital -

Acute Care Hospitals · W Concord, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220084
Location133 Old Road To 9 Acre CornerW Concord, MA 01742 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55455 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

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.

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 supplier12 claims12 services$78.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$30.45 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.

Dietitian, Registered
500 HARVARD ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
500 HARVARD ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
500 HARVARD ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Anesthesiology
500 HARVARD ST SE, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Pharmacist
500 HARVARD ST SE, SUITE 3-017
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
500 HARVARD ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Physician Assistant
500 HARVARD ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Perfusionist
500 HARVARD ST SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

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 Alvin Hu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Hu is 1265060529. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2020.

Where is Alvin Hu located?

Alvin Hu practices at 500 Harvard St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The listed phone number is (612) 273-3000.

What is Alvin Hu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Alvin Hu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvin Hu 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Alvin Hu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alvin Hu reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: University Of Minnesota Physicians (Minneapolis, MN), Fairview Express Care (Minneapolis, MN), University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc (Minneapolis, MN) and Emerson Practice Associates, Inc. (Concord, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alvin Hu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alvin Hu accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan and Taro Health list Alvin Hu 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 Alvin Hu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alvin Hu is affiliated with Emerson Hospital -.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Hu was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.