Ruo-Qi Hu, MD
NPI 1144276072 · Nephrology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruo-Qi Hu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1144276072).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144276072
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2007010297 (MO)
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
1,625 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 50 Minutes99233 | 601 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 473 | $74 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 228 | $67 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 210 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 57 | 15 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 40 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 38 | 12 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 25 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | — |
| Lisinopril | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$287 across 10 records (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
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
- Certified
- 2026-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruo-Qi Hu's NPI number?
- Ruo-Qi Hu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144276072, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruo-Qi Hu's specialty?
- Ruo-Qi Hu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruo-Qi Hu located?
- Ruo-Qi Hu's practice location on file with NPPES is 10004 Kennerly Rd Ste 103a, Saint Louis, MO 63128-2173.
- What is Ruo-Qi Hu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruo-Qi Hu is (314) 447-9600.
- Does Ruo-Qi Hu accept Medicare?
- Ruo-Qi Hu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruo-Qi Hu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruo-Qi Hu's NPI (1144276072) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.