Tuong Vu, MD
NPI 1598721235 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tuong Vu, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1598721235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598721235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A90763 (CA)
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
20 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
547 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 193 | $222 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 131 | $143 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 128 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 34 | $185 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $102 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 125 | 24 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 107 | 37 |
| Prednisone | 75 | 20 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 60 | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 49 | 21 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 43 | 12 |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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
- 2006-04-21
- Last updated
- 2023-08-21
- Certified
- 2023-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tuong Vu's NPI number?
- Tuong Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598721235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tuong Vu's specialty?
- Tuong Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tuong Vu located?
- Tuong Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1721.
- What is Tuong Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tuong Vu is (831) 226-3225.
- Does Tuong Vu accept Medicare?
- Tuong Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tuong Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Tuong Vu's NPI (1598721235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.