Viet Vu, M.D.
NPI 1790171445 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viet Vu, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1790171445).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790171445
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 28861 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 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
2,723 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 247 | $8 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 235 | $39 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 133 | $84 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 122 | $50 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 121 | $105 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 118 | $9 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-09
- Last updated
- 2021-07-13
- Certified
- 2021-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viet Vu's NPI number?
- Viet Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790171445, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viet Vu's specialty?
- Viet Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viet Vu located?
- Viet Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2632.
- What is Viet Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viet Vu is (504) 988-7809.
- Does Viet Vu accept Medicare?
- Viet Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viet Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Viet Vu's NPI (1790171445) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.