Joseph Vu
NPI 1871106435 · Physician Assistant · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Vu is a Physician Assistant provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1871106435).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871106435
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
237 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 85 | $82 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 57 | $83 |
| Review By Radiologist of Ct Guidance for Needle Placement77012 | 34 | $55 |
| Core Needle Biopsy of Lung Or Center Cavity of Chest (mediastinum), Accessed Through Skin32408 | 20 | $117 |
| Needle Biopsy of Liver Through Skin47000 | 15 | $65 |
| Removal of Spinal Fluid With Lower Back Spinal Tap for Diagnostic Test Using Imaging Guidance62328 | 15 | $66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$447 across 9 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
- 2020-08-24
- Last updated
- 2020-08-24
- Certified
- 2020-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Vu's NPI number?
- Joseph Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871106435, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Vu's specialty?
- Joseph Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Vu located?
- Joseph Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1819 Carew St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-4705.
- What is Joseph Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Vu is (260) 702-8064.
- Does Joseph Vu accept Medicare?
- Joseph Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Vu's NPI (1871106435) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.