Irene Wu, M.D.
NPI 1699964122 · Pain Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irene Wu, M.D. is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1699964122).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699964122
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A102000 (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
18 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
1,098 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 263 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 86 | $146 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 84 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $145 |
| Online Digital Evaluation and Management Service for an Established Patient for Up to 7 Days, Total Time 11-20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 189 | 58 |
| Buprenorphine | 124 | 38 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 105 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 78 | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 72 | 23 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 62 | 14 |
| Pregabalin | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,667 across 43 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
- 2007-10-22
- Last updated
- 2016-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irene Wu's NPI number?
- Irene Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699964122, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irene Wu's specialty?
- Irene Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Irene Wu located?
- Irene Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1245 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1235.
- What is Irene Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irene Wu is (310) 319-2253.
- Does Irene Wu accept Medicare?
- Irene Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irene Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Irene Wu's NPI (1699964122) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.