WELBY WEN-KAI WU MD
NPI 1518915438
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Welby Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Welby Wu is 1518915438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Q: What is Welby Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Welby Wu was last updated on October 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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 May 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360, HOUSTON, TX 77070(281) 737-1005(281) 737-1150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2024, May 7, 2020, Oct 23, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Welby Wen-kai Wu Md NPPES

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

WELBY WEN-KAI WU MD (NPI 1518915438) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R8846) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518915438

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameWELBY WEN-KAI WUCredential: MD

Location Address18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360Houston, TX 77070-4347

Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000

Phone(281) 737-1005

Fax(281) 737-1150

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2024

✔ NPI 1518915438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R8846✔ Licensed in MD · 58636

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360, Houston, TX 77070

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid404256500MD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Welby Wen-kai 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.

PECOS PAC ID1456345040

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190718001489

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 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

58 services58 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

49 services48 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

38 services38 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

15 services14 patients

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.

93.5/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.15

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

SAVAN PATEL

Hospitalist

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-0587

RAJEEV RAMADUGU M.B.B.S

Hospitalist

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-0587

BENJAMIN JAMES WILLIAMS

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-1005

SANJAY RAJASHEKAR PALLEGAR M.D.

Hospitalist

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249 STE 1360
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-0587

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 Welby Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Welby Wu is 1518915438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Welby Wu located?

Welby Wu practices at 18220 State Highway 249 Ste 1360, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (281) 737-1005.

What is Welby Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Welby Wu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Welby 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 Welby Wu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Welby 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Welby Wu was last updated on October 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.