James Wu, M.D.
NPI 1407873995 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Wu, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1407873995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407873995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A95821 (CA)
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
19 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
3,330 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 | 2,416 | $81 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 700 | $217 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 81 | $179 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 47 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $138 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 23 | $57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,862 across 22 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2014-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Wu's NPI number?
- James Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407873995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Wu's specialty?
- James Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Wu located?
- James Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 S Los Robles Ave Ste 118, Pasadena, CA 91101-2869.
- What is James Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Wu is (626) 666-5820.
- Does James Wu accept Medicare?
- James Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — James Wu's NPI (1407873995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.