Alexander Wu, MD
NPI 1871533778 · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Wu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1871533778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871533778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036095568 (IL)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
46 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 26 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 20 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (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 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 123 | 39 |
| Carvedilol | 43 | 12 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 40 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 11 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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 (2)
- 1220 S Wood StChicago, IL 60608-1202Phone: (312) 996-2000Fax: (312) 413-7818
- 1740 W Taylor StUniversity of Illinois HospitalChicago, IL 60612-7232Phone: (312) 996-4185Fax: (312) 413-7901
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2025-10-04
- Certified
- 2025-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Wu's NPI number?
- Alexander Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871533778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Wu's specialty?
- Alexander Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Wu located?
- Alexander Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 5359 W Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60639.
- What is Alexander Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Wu is (773) 836-2785.
- Does Alexander Wu accept Medicare?
- Alexander Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Wu's NPI (1871533778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.