Edwin Wu, MD
NPI 1538181821 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Las Vegas, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Wu, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Las Vegas, NV (NPI 1538181821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538181821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036100787 (IL)
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 tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
662 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 219 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 99 | $189 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 90 | $75 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 82 | $42 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 46 | $60 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 363 | 152 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 330 | 98 |
| Spironolactone | 240 | 93 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 230 | 100 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 222 | 86 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 194 | 80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$387 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 10105 Banburry Cross Dr Ste 460Las Vegas, NV 89144-6645Phone: (702) 691-9160Fax: (702) 691-9161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2024-04-24
- Certified
- 2024-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Wu's NPI number?
- Edwin Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538181821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Wu's specialty?
- Edwin Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edwin Wu located?
- Edwin Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 10040 Alta Dr Ste 350, Las Vegas, NV 89145-8658.
- What is Edwin Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Wu is (702) 360-7600.
- Does Edwin Wu accept Medicare?
- Edwin Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Wu's NPI (1538181821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.