Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Darrell Wu, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Escondido, CA
- NPI 1598921272
- Accepts Medicare
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2130 Citracado Pkwy Ste 220
Escondido, CA 920294151
(619) 823-3146
fax (619) 554-8500 - Mailing address
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11326 Eucalyptus Hills Dr
Lakeside, CA 920401209
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 10, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A167955
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598921272. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
120
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$17,158
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 40 | 40 | $165 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 31 | 31 | $271 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 21 | 14 | $40 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 15 | 15 | $64 | |
33517 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 13 | 13 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,596
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 9 | $1,017.03 | |
| ABIOMED | 11 | $489.72 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 2 | $48.94 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $21.01 | |
| ATRICURE, INC. | 1 | $19.11 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Darrell Wu's medical specialty?
Dr. Darrell Wu practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Escondido, CA.
Where does Dr. Darrell Wu practice?
Dr. Darrell Wu practices at 2130 Citracado Pkwy Ste 220, Escondido, CA 920294151. Office phone: 6198233146.
What is Dr. Darrell Wu's NPI?
Dr. Darrell Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598921272, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darrell Wu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darrell Wu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darrell Wu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.