Andrew Wu, M.D.
NPI 1629129812 · Hospitalist Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Wu, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1629129812).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629129812
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A95606 (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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,045 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 603 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 176 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 151 | $84 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 115 | $176 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$176 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 31 | — |
| Omeprazole | 23 | — |
| Furosemide | 20 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | — |
| Midodrine Hcl | 13 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-15
- Last updated
- 2021-02-25
- Certified
- 2021-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Wu's NPI number?
- Andrew Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629129812, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Wu's specialty?
- Andrew Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Wu located?
- Andrew Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1661 Soquel Dr Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1709.
- What is Andrew Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Wu is (831) 458-6925.
- Does Andrew Wu accept Medicare?
- Andrew Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Wu's NPI (1629129812) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.