Richard Wu, MD
NPI 1518256510 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Yonkers, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Wu, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Yonkers, NY (NPI 1518256510).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518256510
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 260823 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
2,124 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 | 1,135 | $77 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 216 | $209 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 211 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 136 | $129 |
| Management of Oxygen Chamber Therapy99183 | 125 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 204 | 50 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 164 | 24 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 131 | 26 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 93 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 69 | 30 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 63 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$813 across 23 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
- 2011-03-31
- Last updated
- 2012-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Wu's NPI number?
- Richard Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518256510, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Wu's specialty?
- Richard Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Wu located?
- Richard Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 970 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701-1311.
- What is Richard Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Wu is (914) 965-3366.
- Does Richard Wu accept Medicare?
- Richard Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Wu's NPI (1518256510) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.