DR. JAMES HU MD
NPI 1437277993
Dermatology in Seattle, WA

Active since March 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 844-6001(206) 844-6002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James Hu Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES HU MD (NPI 1437277993) is an individual dermatology provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (00018670) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437277993
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES HUCredential: MD
Location Address1229 MADISON ST STE 1450Seattle, WA 98104-3538
Mailing Address1229 Madison St - Ste #830Seattle, WA 98104-3579 · (206) 343-4111 · Fax (206) 343-4133
Fax(206) 844-6002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2024
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2024
NPI 1437277993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License Licensed in WA · 00018670
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedDermatology · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ND0900X · License 00018670 (WA)
Also ListedDermatology · Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological ImmunologyTaxonomy 207NI0002X · License 00018670 (WA)
Also ListedDermatology · Pediatric DermatologyTaxonomy 207NP0225X · License 00018670 (WA)
Also ListedDermatology · Procedural DermatologyTaxonomy 207NS0135X · License 00018670 (WA)
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450, Seattle, WA 98104

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. James 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 ID5698719664
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050622001281
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

96.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.99
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Nurse Practitioner
1229 MADISON ST STE 1450
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Hu's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hu is 1437277993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2007.

Where is James Hu located?

James Hu practices at 1229 Madison St Ste 1450, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 844-6001.

What is James Hu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is James Hu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

What insurance does James Hu accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list James 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Hu was last updated on December 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.