Joseph Tu, M.D.
NPI 1679534143 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Tu, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1679534143).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679534143
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 211639 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
3,516 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 2,961 | $120 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 364 | $83 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 104 | $172 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 87 | $202 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$202 (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 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 222 | 38 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 161 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 140 | 30 |
| Furosemide | 122 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 104 | 15 |
| Levetiracetam | 101 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 87 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2014-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Tu's NPI number?
- Joseph Tu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679534143, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Tu's specialty?
- Joseph Tu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Tu located?
- Joseph Tu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2015 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453-4303.
- What is Joseph Tu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Tu is (718) 299-7295.
- Does Joseph Tu accept Medicare?
- Joseph Tu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Tu's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Tu's NPI (1679534143) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.