Tom Hu, MD
NPI 1538514880 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tom Hu, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1538514880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538514880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD469535 (PA)
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
10 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
1,472 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 428 | $36 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 300 | $41 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 155 | $27 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 144 | $27 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 118 | $68 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 68 | $80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-24
- Last updated
- 2021-09-10
- Certified
- 2021-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tom Hu's NPI number?
- Tom Hu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538514880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tom Hu's specialty?
- Tom Hu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tom Hu located?
- Tom Hu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4238.
- What is Tom Hu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tom Hu is (215) 662-4829.
- Does Tom Hu accept Medicare?
- Tom Hu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tom Hu's NPI active?
- Yes — Tom Hu's NPI (1538514880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.