Helen Wu, M.D.
NPI 1982669586 · Specialist · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Wu, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1982669586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982669586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 73679 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,524 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 | 354 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 257 | $102 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 104 | $20 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 99 | $79 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 79 | $126 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 70 | $40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 486 | 153 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 358 | 165 |
| Ofloxacin | 187 | 106 |
| Cyclosporine | 158 | 56 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 146 | 86 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 117 | 34 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 114 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,366 across 48 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
- 2006-04-18
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Wu's NPI number?
- Helen Wu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982669586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Wu's specialty?
- Helen Wu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Helen Wu located?
- Helen Wu's practice location on file with NPPES is 750 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111-1526.
- What is Helen Wu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Wu is (617) 636-5784.
- Does Helen Wu accept Medicare?
- Helen Wu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Wu's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Wu's NPI (1982669586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.