Welby Wu, MD
NPI 1518915438 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Welby Wu, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1518915438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518915438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 58636 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
213 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 58 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 49 | $65 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 38 | $69 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 24 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 16 | $164 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 15 | $76 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 2730 University Blvd WSte 104Wheaton, MD 20902-1905Phone: (301) 942-8799Fax: (301) 933-8554
- 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300Houston, TX 77042-2549Phone: (972) 233-1999
- 22407 Holzwarth RdSpring, TX 77389-1933Phone: (346) 674-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2024-10-07
- Certified
- 2024-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Welby Wu's NPI number?
- Welby Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518915438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Welby Wu's specialty?
- Welby Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Welby Wu located?
- Welby Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 18220 State Highway 249 Ste 1360, Houston, TX 77070-4347.
- What is Welby Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Welby Wu is (281) 737-1005.
- Does Welby Wu accept Medicare?
- Welby Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Welby Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Welby Wu's NPI (1518915438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.