Joseph Wu, M.D.
NPI 1043256878 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Joseph Wu, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1043256878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043256878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 26121 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
337 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 171 | $71 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 72 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $155 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 25 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 21 | $103 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 26 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 23 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 | 15 |
| Carvedilol | 19 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 18 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2025-07-14
- Certified
- 2025-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Wu's NPI number?
- Joseph Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043256878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Wu's specialty?
- Joseph Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Wu located?
- Joseph Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Century Park S Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35226-3925.
- What is Joseph Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Wu is (205) 900-0888.
- Is Joseph Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Wu's NPI (1043256878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.