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DARRELL WU M.D.
NPI 1598921272
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Escondido, CA

Active since August 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 220, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029(619) 823-3146(619) 554-8500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2023, Nov 18, 2021, Feb 26, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Darrell Wu M.d. NPPES

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

DARRELL WU M.D. (NPI 1598921272) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Escondido, California, licensed in California (A167955) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598921272
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDARRELL WUCredential: M.D.
Location Address2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 220Escondido, CA 92029-4151
Mailing Address11326 Eucalyptus Hills DrLakeside, CA 92040-1209 · (619) 823-3146 · Fax (619) 554-8500
Phone(619) 823-3146
Fax(619) 554-8500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1598921272 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A167955
Definition
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.
2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 220, Escondido, CA 92029
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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

Darrell Wu M.d. 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 ID4486059664
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211108001181
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 6

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
61 services61 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
51 services28 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
36 services36 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft 33517
A coronary artery bypass is a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart. A vein or artery from another part of your body is used to create a new route for blood to bypass a blocked coronary artery. This helps relieve chest pain and reduce heart attack risk.
20 services20 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
15 services15 patients
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361
This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92029 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
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

ALEXIS B CRAWFORD PA-C
Physician Assistant
2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 220
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (760) 743-4789
DR. ELIAS JASON FANOUS MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 220
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (760) 743-0546
DR. VASKEN LEON KELESHIAN MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 220
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
San Diego County (714) 343-1039

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 Darrell Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darrell Wu is 1598921272. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2008.

Where is Darrell Wu located?

Darrell Wu practices at 2130 Citracado Pkwy Ste 220, Escondido, CA 92029. The listed phone number is (619) 823-3146.

What is Darrell Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Darrell Wu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darrell 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darrell Wu was last updated on July 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.