James Wu
NPI 1851711345 · Dermatology Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Wu is a Dermatology Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1851711345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851711345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A154528 (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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
17,820 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 3,571 | $95 |
| Superficial And/Or Low Voltage Radiation Treatment Delivery77401 | 2,535 | $47 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,782 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,513 | $134 |
| Obtaining Data Needed to Develop the Optimal Radiation Treatment, 1 Treatment Area77280 | 1,404 | $302 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 843 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 142 | 107 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 103 | 65 |
| Ketoconazole | 68 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 53 | 24 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 44 | 29 |
| Fluocinonide | 40 | 22 |
| Hydrocortisone | 36 | 29 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$236 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 14650 Aviation Blvd Ste 235Hawthorne, CA 90250-6666Phone: (310) 643-9333Fax: (310) 643-9337
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-23
- Last updated
- 2023-05-11
- Certified
- 2023-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Wu's NPI number?
- James Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851711345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Wu's specialty?
- James Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Wu located?
- James Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 819, Long Beach, CA 90813.
- What is James Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Wu is (562) 435-5621.
- Does James Wu accept Medicare?
- James Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — James Wu's NPI (1851711345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.