Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Monte Wu, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Berkeley, CA
- NPI 1902903578
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2905 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-0411
fax (510) 845-5030
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 10, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A68069
- Medicaid
- CA #00A680690
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902903578. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
943
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$218,909
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 380 | 50 | $400 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 274 | 150 | $87 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 57 | 55 | $145 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 54 | 38 | $138 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 44 | 34 | $79 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 29 | 29 | $14 | |
36902 |
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | 26 | 26 | $256 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 26 | 18 | $326 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 21 | 19 | $134 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 17 | 13 | $162 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$61
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $46.48 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $14.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
174
Patients
40
Total drug cost
$128,777
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 33 | 14 | $52,655 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 32 | 14 | $25,260 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 30 | 12 | $643 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 17 | 0 | $462 |
| Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $48,733 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 16 | 0 | $170 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 15 | 0 | $674 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 14 | 0 | $179 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Monte Wu's medical specialty?
Dr. Monte Wu practices Nephrology Physician in Berkeley, CA.
Where does Dr. Monte Wu practice?
Dr. Monte Wu practices at 2905 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. Office phone: 5108410411.
What is Dr. Monte Wu's NPI?
Dr. Monte Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902903578, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Monte Wu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Monte Wu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Monte Wu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.