GEORGE S TU MD
NPI 1720037898
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Las Vegas, NV

Active since May 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604, LAS VEGAS, NV 89144(702) 869-0855(702) 869-0859 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2025, Jul 30, 2018, Aug 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About George S Tu Md NPPES

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

GEORGE S TU MD (NPI 1720037898) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Las Vegas, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (9486) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital, and is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720037898
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE S TUCredential: MD
Location Address653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604Las Vegas, NV 89144-0520
Mailing Address400 N Stephanie St Ste 300Henderson, NV 89014-6692 · (702) 952-3350 · Fax (702) 952-3365
Fax(702) 869-0859
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2025
NPI 1720037898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in NV · 9486
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 9486 (NV)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 9486 (NV)
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604, Las Vegas, NV 89144

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2018619NV

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

George S Tu 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 ID1052401205
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110517000286
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 25

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
1,609 services716 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
906 services304 patients
Test to measure rate of airflow 94375
This test, known as spirometry, measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can do so. It helps assess your lung function and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like asthma or COPD.
704 services531 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
599 services485 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
305 services239 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
208 services192 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mountainview Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Vegas, NV
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290039
Location3100 N Tenaya WayLas Vegas, NV 89128 · Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Vegas, NV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290041
Location657 Town Center DriveLas Vegas, NV 89144 · Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Vegas, NV
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290047
Location9300 West Sunset RdLas Vegas, NV 89148 · Clark County
Emergency services

Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Vegas, NV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290054
Location6900 N Durango DrLas Vegas, NV 89149 · Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89144 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
$131.25 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $32.81 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.60 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

85.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality72.82
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.03

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
88%34 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Breast Cancer Screening
22%411 patients1/55-star benchmark: 93%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
29%752 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
77%264 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
100%54 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
99%3,426 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
95%741 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
2%433 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
27%2,274 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 63% · 1,033 patients
Patients screened: 83% · 1,033 patients
6%217 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
100%770 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
78%239 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 1,085 patients
Patients totalRate: 1% · 1,085 patients
1%1,085 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 38

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
15 suppliers221 claims221 services$34.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers31 claims60 services$1.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable A7005
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers21 claims21 services$13.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
14 suppliers295 claims295 services$80.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
13 suppliers270 claims759 services$29.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers123 claims693 services$16.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144
Nurse Practitioner
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144
Nurse Practitioner
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144
Nurse Practitioner
653 N TOWN CENTER DR STE 604
LAS VEGAS, NV 89144

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 George Tu's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Tu is 1720037898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2006.

Where is George Tu located?

George Tu practices at 653 N Town Center Dr Ste 604, Las Vegas, NV 89144. The listed phone number is (702) 869-0855.

What is George Tu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is George Tu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Tu 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 George Tu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list George Tu 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 George Tu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Tu is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center and Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Tu was last updated on May 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.