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Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wu
James S. Wu, MD practices colorectal surgery (proctology) in Independence, OH. James is a 1986 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. James is also listed as specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Medicare claims data shows James provided 338 services to 329 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
41 |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
18 |
| 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 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
59 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
29 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
21 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
19 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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 Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
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 surgery (proctology) in Independence, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)”.
NPI registry
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.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wu's phone number?
The number on file is (800) 223-2273. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
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.
NPI registry
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.
CMS public data
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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