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ALEXANDER MALCOLM WU MD
NPI 1871533778
Family Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5359 W FULLERTON, CHICAGO, IL 60639(773) 836-2785(773) 836-7381 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Alexander Malcolm Wu Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDER MALCOLM WU MD (NPI 1871533778) is an individual family medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036095568) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871533778
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER MALCOLM WUCredential: MD
Location Address5359 W FULLERTONChicago, IL 60639
Mailing Address1740 W Taylor St, University Of Illinois HospitalChicago, IL 60612-7232 · (312) 996-4185 · Fax (312) 413-7901
Phone(773) 836-2785
Fax(773) 836-7381
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1871533778 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036095568
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
5359 W FULLERTON, Chicago, IL 60639
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11740 W Taylor St, University of Illinois HospitalChicago, IL 60612-7232 · Phone (312) 996-4185 · Fax (312) 413-7901
Location 21220 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608-1202 · Phone (312) 996-2000 · Fax (312) 413-7818

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036095568IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alexander Malcolm Wu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Wu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pcc Community Wellness Center
2.6 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
14 LAKE ST
Oak Park, IL 60302
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 221 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871516799 (708) 383-0113
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
4.9 mi
Dermatology
808 S WOOD ST
Chicago, IL 60612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1669493466 (Illinois)
  • 2,127 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265651434 (312) 996-6966

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 2

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.

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
26 services13 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
20 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60639 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers11 claims46 services$6.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$15.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$67.60 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

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

JULIA E ECKERSLEY MD
Family Medicine
5359 W FULLERTON
CHICAGO, IL 60639
Cook County (773) 836-2785

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 Alexander Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Wu is 1871533778. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Where is Alexander Wu located?

Alexander Wu practices at 5359 W Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60639. The listed phone number is (773) 836-2785.

What is Alexander Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Alexander Wu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Wu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Alexander Wu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Wu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Pcc Community Wellness Center (Oak Park, IL) and The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois (Chicago, IL). 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 Alexander Wu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexander Wu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Alexander 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 Alexander Wu was last updated on October 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.