Max Wu, MD, PHD
NPI 1538319090 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Max Wu, MD, PHD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1538319090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538319090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A104317 (CA)
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
17 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
3,781 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 660 | $131 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 511 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 298 | $100 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 197 | $88 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 195 | $46 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 182 | $62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$92 across 2 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)
- 3555 Cesar ChavezSan Francisco, CA 94110-4403Phone: (415) 641-6545Fax: (415) 865-4175
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-09-22
- Last updated
- 2024-03-21
- Certified
- 2024-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Max Wu's NPI number?
- Max Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538319090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Max Wu's specialty?
- Max Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Max Wu located?
- Max Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Van Ness Ave Fl 3, San Francisco, CA 94109-6919.
- What is Max Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Max Wu is (415) 600-3232.
- Does Max Wu accept Medicare?
- Max Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Max Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Max Wu's NPI (1538319090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.