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Edit this profileWhere to find John R. Vu, MD, PhD
- Gaithersburg location main office
655 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 - Baltimore location
22 S Greene St, Medicine, N3E09, Baltimore, MD 21201
About Dr. Vu
John R. Vu, MD, PhD is a healthcare provider in Gaithersburg, MD specializing in dermatology. John trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. Medicare claims data shows John provided 47 services to 37 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity. This provider record is associated with NPI 1255535589.
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
- (240) 632-4850
- Email not available
Practice Locations
655 WATKINS MILL RD
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
22 S Greene St Medicine, N3E09
Baltimore, MD 21201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
47 services · 37 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 dermatologists in Gaithersburg 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Vu's specialty?
Dr. Vu is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Gaithersburg, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vu?
Dr. Vu is listed at 655 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Vu?
The number on file is (240) 632-4850. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vu?
Dr. Vu's National Provider Identifier is 1255535589. 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
What is Dr. Vu's medical education?
Dr. Vu attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vu have?
Dr. Vu has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Vu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vu the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Vu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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