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- 6000 W Creek Rd, Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131
About Dr. Wu
James S. Wu, MD practices colon & rectal surgery in Independence, OH. James is a 1986 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 338 services to 329 patients. The services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710939277.
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Contact Information
- (800) 223-2273
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6000 W CREEK RD SUITE 10
Independence, OH 44131
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
338 services · 329 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
41 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
124 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
59 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
29 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
19 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
12 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 4
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
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More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Wu specialize in?
Dr. Wu is a colorectal surgeon in Independence, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
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Where is Dr. Wu located?
Dr. Wu is listed at 6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Wu's phone number?
The number on file is (800) 223-2273. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Wu?
Dr. Wu's National Provider Identifier is 1710939277. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Wu go to medical school?
Dr. Wu attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How much experience does Dr. Wu have?
Dr. Wu has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Wu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wu performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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