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- 260 S Los Robles Ave Ste 118, Pasadena, CA 91101
About Dr. Wu
Based in Pasadena, CA, James T. Wu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). James graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1993. Medicare claims data shows James provided 3,330 services to 315 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, critical care, first 30-74 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1407873995 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (626) 666-5820
- Email not available
Practice Locations
260 S LOS ROBLES AVE STE 118
Pasadena, CA 91101
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Lung conditions
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
- Blocked Chest Vein
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,330 services · 315 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
18 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube (older than 2 years) | Procedure | 31600 |
12 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
2,416 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
700 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
81 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James T. Wu?
James T. Wu is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Pasadena, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is James T. Wu's address?
James T. Wu is listed at 260 S Los Robles Ave Ste 118, Pasadena, CA 91101. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James T. Wu?
The number on file is (626) 666-5820. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James T. Wu?
James T. Wu's National Provider Identifier is 1407873995. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James T. Wu train?
James T. Wu attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James T. Wu have?
James T. Wu has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James T. Wu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James T. Wu performs procedures including diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope and incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of chest with contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James T. Wu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James T. Wu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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