ALVIN ROUN WU MD
NPI 1972062875
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Alvin Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Wu is 1972062875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2019.

Q: What is Alvin Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Wu was last updated on November 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.

Active since March 19, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.3/100

CMS Quality Rating

800 ROSE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-5956(859) 323-1080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2024, Jun 10, 2024, Jun 6, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Alvin Roun Wu Md NPPES

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

ALVIN ROUN WU MD (NPI 1972062875) is an individual pain medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (59587) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Winston Salem.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972062875

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X

Provider Legal NameALVIN ROUN WUCredential: MD

Location Address800 ROSE STLexington, KY 40536-0001

Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-2255 · Fax (336) 716-3202

Phone(859) 323-5956

Fax(859) 323-1080

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2024

✔ NPI 1972062875 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207LP2900X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 59587

Definition

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 2023-00501 (NC), 59587 (KY)

800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · Phone (336) 716-2255 · Fax (336) 716-3202

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.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

Alvin Roun Wu 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 ID3971981002

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240708002625

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 3

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.

Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 01996

Continuous spinal drug administration is a hospital procedure where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid through a small tube. It helps manage pain or other conditions. Daily hospital management involves monitoring for effectiveness and any potential side effects.

19 services16 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

19 services19 patients

Insertion of tube and injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal 62324

This procedure involves placing a tube into your middle or upper spine canal. A substance is then injected through the tube. This can help diagnose or treat various conditions related to the spine and nervous system. It is performed by skilled healthcare professionals.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number180067

Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

98.3/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

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.

DR. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-4457

DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1446

HARISH RAM MD

Anesthesiology

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-5956

MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 218-1779

VANESSA D. SMITH MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6183

JASMINE HOWARD APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.

Hospitalist

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Alvin Wu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvin Wu is 1972062875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2019.

Where is Alvin Wu located?

Alvin Wu practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-5956.

What is Alvin Wu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Alvin Wu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvin 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.

What insurance does Alvin Wu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter of Tennessee list Alvin 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.

Is Alvin Wu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alvin Wu is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvin Wu was last updated on November 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.