Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout WU
Based in Brentwood, CA, James Chingshian Wu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. James graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1996. James is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent) and otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Wu specialise in?
Dr. Wu is an otolaryngology in Brentwood, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Wu located?
Dr. Wu is listed at 191 SAND CREEK RD STE 125, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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 (415) 362-5443. 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 1720070113. 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 University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wu have?
Dr. Wu has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, 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 diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Wu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (415) 362-5443
- Email not available
Practice Locations
191 SAND CREEK RD STE 125
Brentwood, CA 94513
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
791 services · 641 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
90 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
73 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
38 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
323 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
139 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
86 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
42 |
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Brentwood 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.