W HOWARD WU MD
NPI 1487626545
Orthopaedic Surgery in North Chelmsford, MA
About W Howard Wu Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
W HOWARD WU MD (NPI 1487626545) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (203954) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (1995).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Other Identifiers 3
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
W Howard 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 18
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
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Lowell General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lowell, MAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01863 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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.
N CHELMSFORD, MA 01863
N CHELMSFORD, MA 01863
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 W Wu's NPI number?
The NPI number for W Wu is 1487626545. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2006.
Where is W Wu located?
W Wu practices at 14 Research Pl, North Chelmsford, MA 01863. The listed phone number is (978) 454-0706.
What is W Wu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is W Wu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. W 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 W Wu accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list W 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 W Wu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, W Wu is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for W Wu was last updated on February 13, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
