Thuc Tu, MD
NPI 1699979229 · Nephrology Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thuc Tu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1699979229).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699979229
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A84863 (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
19 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
1,324 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 | 213 | $139 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 192 | $307 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 123 | $123 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 115 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 113 | $99 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 186 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 420 | 96 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 380 | 79 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 371 | 90 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 341 | 90 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 269 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 259 | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,005 across 47 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
- 2007-06-14
- Last updated
- 2008-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thuc Tu's NPI number?
- Thuc Tu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699979229, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thuc Tu's specialty?
- Thuc Tu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thuc Tu located?
- Thuc Tu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2785 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806-2612.
- What is Thuc Tu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thuc Tu is (562) 424-4447.
- Does Thuc Tu accept Medicare?
- Thuc Tu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thuc Tu's NPI active?
- Yes — Thuc Tu's NPI (1699979229) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.