Darrell Wu, M.D.
NPI 1598921272 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Escondido, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darrell Wu, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Escondido, CA (NPI 1598921272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598921272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A167955 (CA)
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
17 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
197 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 61 | $177 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 51 | $50 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 36 | $307 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 1 Graft33517 | 20 | $36 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 15 | $84 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 14 | $723 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,596 across 24 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
- 2008-08-01
- Last updated
- 2023-07-10
- Certified
- 2023-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darrell Wu's NPI number?
- Darrell Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598921272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darrell Wu's specialty?
- Darrell Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darrell Wu located?
- Darrell Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2130 Citracado Pkwy Ste 220, Escondido, CA 92029-4151.
- What is Darrell Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darrell Wu is (619) 823-3146.
- Does Darrell Wu accept Medicare?
- Darrell Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darrell Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Darrell Wu's NPI (1598921272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.