DR. TANZHEN J. WU M.D. NPI 1609835412
Anesthesiology in Los Alamitos, CA
About DR. TANZHEN J. WU M.D.
Tanzhen Wu is an anesthesiologist established in Los Alamitos, California and her medical specialization is Anesthesiology with more than 39 years of experience. The NPI number of this provider is 1609835412 and was assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number A81203 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
| NPI | 1609835412 |
| Provider Name | DR. TANZHEN J. WU M.D. |
| Location Address | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 |
| Location Phone | (562) 598-1311 |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 650811 DALLAS, TX 75265 |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Entity Type | Individual |
| Medical School Name | OTHER |
| Graduation Year | 1984 |
| Is Sole Proprietor? | No |
| Enumeration Date | 03-21-2006 |
| Last Update Date | 08-04-2011 |
An anesthesiologist like Tanzhen Wu manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.Tanzhen Wu is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Tanzhen Wu is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts Medicare's approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge Medicare beneficiaries more than Medicare's approved amount for their services. Medicare beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service. According to Medicare claims data she has hospital affiliations with Los Alamitos Medical Center.
The provider participated in Medicare's Quality Payment Program and the following quality measures were reported: participation in an ahrq-listed patient safety organization., post-anesthetic transfer of care measure: procedure room to a post anesthesia care unit (pacu), use of qcdr data for ongoing practice assessment and improvements and use of qcdr to promote standard practices, tools and processes in practice for improvement in care coordination. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries.
Primary Taxonomy
The primary taxonomy code defines the provider type, classification, and specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
| Taxonomy Code | 207L00000X |
| Classification | Anesthesiology |
| Type | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| License No. | A81203 |
| License State | CA |
| Taxonomy Description | 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. |
Accepted Insurance
The NPI profile data indicates this provider might be enrolled and accepting health plans from the following insurance companies or healthcare programs:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid
- Medicare
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Business Address
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA
ZIP 90720
Phone: (562) 598-1311
Mailing Address
PO BOX 650811
DALLAS, TX
ZIP 75265
Phone: (972) 715-5000
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PECOS Enrollment and Medicare Participation Status
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. PECOS is Medicare's enrollment and revalidation system and it is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. A NPI number is necessary to register in PECOS. Providers must enroll in PECOS to avoid denied claims.
| Registered in PECOS? | Yes |
| PECOS PAC ID | 5597733329 |
| PECOS Enrollment ID | I20040920001075 |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment? | Yes "What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"? When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts. A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer. |
| Eligible order / refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Durable Medical Equipment | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Home Health Agency (HHA) | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Power Mobility Devices | Yes |
Quality Reporting
The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards for the year 2018. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | ||
| Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | 100% | 484 |
| Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of care elements is utilized | ||
| Use of QCDR data for ongoing practice assessment and improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Use of QCDR data, for ongoing practice assessment and improvements in patient safety. | ||
| Use of QCDR to promote standard practices, tools and processes in practice for improvement in care coordination | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a Qualified Clinical Data Registry, demonstrating performance of activities that promote use of standard practices, tools and processes for quality improvement (e.g., documented preventative screening and vaccinations that can be shared across MIPS eligible clinician or groups). | ||
Clinician Utilization
The following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes were publicly reported as the top services rendered by this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2017. The reported codes are based on the top 5 codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- 25Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:00731)
- 25Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:00811)
- 20Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle (HCPCS:76942)
- 12Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and/or large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS:00813)
Hospital Affiliations
Medicare hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the Medicare claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Tanzhen Wu is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | CMS Certification Number (CCN) | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ALAMITOS MEDICAL CENTER | 3751 KATELLA AVENUE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 | (562) 799-3220 | Acute Care Hospitals | 50551 |
Additional Identifiers
Additional identifier(s) currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider. The codes may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR550X | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CA | |
| I15864 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA | |
| 1942504501 | OTHER (01) | CA | BLUE CROSS |
| A81203 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | CA | |
| 1609835412 | MEDICAID (05) | CA | |
| DR550Y | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CA | |
| 00A812030 | OTHER (01) | CA | BLUE SHIELD |
NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 24 = 58 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 60 - 58 = 2 | 2 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1609835412 is valid because the calculated check digit 2 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1356323737 | RICHARD C SHIN MD Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (714) 826-6400 |
| 1760465728 | BENJAMIN F COWAN MD Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (714) 826-6400 |
| 1881679827 | JHEMON H LEE MD Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS MEDICAL CENTER LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1114969102 | GEORGE MORRISON DO Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (949) 263-8620 |
| 1295771285 | DR. GEORGE P BOZEMAN MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1952330938 | DR. KIRSTEN K CALDER MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1295767523 | DR. CHARLES J RENNIE MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1467484790 | DR. CHRISTIAN W ZIMMERMANN MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1447271697 | SAMUEL CHIN MEDICAL CORPORATION Organization | Psychiatric Unit | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 799-3234 |
| 1114936358 | DR. NATALIE TSE-LAN SHUM MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1245249481 | DR. GREGORY W. MORENO MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1598774739 | DR. CHANIDA SINTUU MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1417966094 | YANQIN LOU M.D. A MEDICAL CORPORATION Organization | Anesthesiology | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1952493876 | DR. DENIS BOLTON D.O. Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (714) 826-6400 |
| 1720142300 | WU'S ANESTHESIA P A SERVICES, INC. Organization | Anesthesiology | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 597-1311 |
| 1285752436 | DR. SHEIDA A KASHANI D.O. Individual | Internal Medicine (Nephrology) | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 716-7466 |
| 1134345630 | YANQIN LOU M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1093911703 | TED UCHIO, M.D., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Organization | Anesthesiology | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 559-8131 |
| 1740477017 | DR. GARY KAMAN LAU M.D. Individual | Anesthesiology | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
| 1003003328 | MEI MEDICAL CORPORATION Organization | Anesthesiology | 3751 KATELLA AVE LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 (562) 598-1311 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. NPI number?
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609835412, registered as an "individual" on March 21, 2006
Where is Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. located?
The provider is located at 3751 Katella Ave Los Alamitos, Ca 90720 and the phone number is (562) 598-1311
Which is Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. specialty?
The provider's speciality is Anesthesiology
How many years of experience does Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. have?
The provider has more than 39 years of experience.
What insurance does Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. accept?
The provider might be accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid and Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Is Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. registered in PECOS?
Yes, as of May 11, 2023 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a Medicare beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What are some of the services provided by Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D.?
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle and Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and/or large bowel using an endoscope.
Is Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. affiliated to any hospitals?
The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospitals: LOS ALAMITOS MEDICAL CENTER. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.
How do I update my NPI information?
The NPI record of Dr. Tanzhen Wu M.D. was last updated on March 21, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected]
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