RICHARD T. TU M.D.
NPI 1982701918
Hospitalist in Carmichael, CA

Q: What is Richard Tu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Tu is 1982701918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Tu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Tu was last updated on November 28, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

6555 COYLE AVE STE 180, CARMICHAEL, CA 95608(916) 536-3540 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Richard T. Tu M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD T. TU M.D. (NPI 1982701918) is an individual hospitalist provider in Carmichael, California, licensed in California (A54032) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982701918

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD T. TUCredential: M.D.

Location Address6555 COYLE AVE STE 180Carmichael, CA 95608-0303

Mailing Address3400 Data DrRancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956

Phone(916) 536-3540

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 2017

✔ NPI 1982701918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A54032

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A54032 (CA)

6555 COYLE AVE STE 180, Carmichael, CA 95608

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Other Identifiers 15

Other314279CA · Interplan

Other5400150CA · First Health

OtherA54032CA · Blue Cross

Other104583CA · Health Net

Other5105188CA · Cigna

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00AA540320CA

Other000810574854CA · Phcs

Other1739985CA · Great West

Medicare UPING16706

Medicaid00A540320CA

OtherMCMG299500CA · Western Health Advantage

Other2125739CA · United Healthcare

Other90138927CA · Pacificare

Other00A540320CA · Blue Shield

Other7307489CA · Aetna

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

Richard T. Tu 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 ID6901799030

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040203001106

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 4

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.

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.

354 services150 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

196 services190 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

143 services114 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

24 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95608 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

$137.20 typical visit price

range $60.44 – $180.85

Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$105.95 typical visit price

range $19.88 – $148.15

Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $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.

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.

96.5/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.34

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier17 claims17 services$774.73 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

4 suppliers26 claims26 services$62.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

3 suppliers12 claims12 services$15.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$30.73 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 11

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

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