Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Wu, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Pasadena, CA
- NPI 1407873995
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
260 S Los Robles Ave Ste 118
Pasadena, CA 911012869
(626) 666-5820
fax (626) 666-5821
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 11, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A95821
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407873995. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,846
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$564,137
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 3,537 | 91 | $83 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 1,089 | 53 | $222 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 105 | 59 | $182 | |
71260 |
Ct scan of chest with contrast | 35 | 27 | $59 | |
71260 |
Ct scan of chest with contrast | 26 | 24 | $59 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 25 | 15 | $139 | |
31622 |
Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | 15 | 15 | $72 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 | $180 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Pasadena Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 605. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,862
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 13 | $1,983.12 | |
| Davol INC. | 3 | $462.03 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 6 | $416.71 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Wu's medical specialty?
Dr. James Wu practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Dr. James Wu practice?
Dr. James Wu practices at 260 S Los Robles Ave Ste 118, Pasadena, CA 911012869. Office phone: 6266665820.
What is Dr. James Wu's NPI?
Dr. James Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407873995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Wu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Wu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Wu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.