JAMES K WU MD
NPI 1427009356
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Allentown, PA
About James K Wu Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JAMES K WU MD (NPI 1427009356) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD073880) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, and is a graduate of Other (1993).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Other Identifiers 14
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
James K Wu 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Acute Care Hospitals · Pottsville, PALehigh Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PALehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Acute Care Hospitals · Hazleton, PALehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
Acute Care Hospitals · East Stroudsburg, PAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
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 James Wu's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Wu is 1427009356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.
Where is James Wu located?
James Wu practices at 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103. The listed phone number is (610) 402-6890.
What is James Wu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is James Wu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James 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 James Wu accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list James 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 James Wu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, James Wu is affiliated with Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Wu was last updated on November 27, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
