DR. TANZHEN J. WU M.D.
NPI 1609835412
Anesthesiology in Los Alamitos, CA

Active since March 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3751 KATELLA AVE, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720(562) 598-1311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Tanzhen J. Wu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TANZHEN J. WU M.D. (NPI 1609835412) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Los Alamitos, California, licensed in California (A81203) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609835412
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TANZHEN J. WUCredential: M.D.
Location Address3751 KATELLA AVELos Alamitos, CA 90720-3113
Mailing AddressPo Box 650811Dallas, TX 75265-0811 · (972) 715-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2011
✔ NPI 1609835412 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A81203
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.
3751 KATELLA AVE, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Other Identifiers 7

Medicare PINDR550XCA
Medicare UPINI15864CA
Other1942504501CA · Blue Cross
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedA81203CA
Medicaid1609835412CA
Medicare PINDR550YCA
Other00A812030CA · Blue Shield

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tanzhen J. 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 ID5597733329
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040920001075
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Tanzhen Wu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
17100 EUCLID ST.
Fountain Valley, CA 97208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2601 E CHAPMAN AVE
Orange, CA 92869
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
27462 PORTOLA PKWY, SUITE 101
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.
28 services27 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.
26 services25 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
25 services25 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
23 services23 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.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
21 services21 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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
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…
100%484 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
100%161 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Anesthesiology
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Hospitalist
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Anesthesiology
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Emergency Medicine
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Anesthesiology
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Emergency Medicine
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3751 KATELLA AVE
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720

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 Tanzhen Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tanzhen Wu is 1609835412. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2006.

Where is Tanzhen Wu located?

Tanzhen Wu practices at 3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. The listed phone number is (562) 598-1311.

What is Tanzhen Wu's specialty?

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

Is Tanzhen Wu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tanzhen 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tanzhen Wu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tanzhen Wu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Premiercare Anesthesia Fountain Valley Inc (Fountain Valley, CA), Orange Coast Anesthesia Inc (Orange, CA) and Clarity Anesthesia Medical Group (Foothill Ranch, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tanzhen Wu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tanzhen Wu was last updated on August 4, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.