Alex Wu
NPI 1770978231 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alex Wu is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1770978231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770978231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 310284 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
283 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 | 171 | $146 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 82 | $9 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 30 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$146 (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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 50 | — |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 50 | — |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 46 | 16 |
| Famotidine/Pfbrand: Famotidine | 45 | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hcl | 44 | — |
| Folic Acid | 41 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$741 across 31 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
- 2015-04-01
- Last updated
- 2023-04-13
- Certified
- 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alex Wu's NPI number?
- Alex Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770978231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alex Wu's specialty?
- Alex Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alex Wu located?
- Alex Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 8686 Bay Pkwy Ste M1, Brooklyn, NY 11214-5193.
- What is Alex Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alex Wu is (718) 372-1188.
- Does Alex Wu accept Medicare?
- Alex Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alex Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Alex Wu's NPI (1770978231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.