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Based in North Chelmsford, MA, W Howard Wu, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. W graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1995. W is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Wu's specialty?
Dr. Wu is an orthopedic surgeon in North Chelmsford, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Wu?
Dr. Wu is listed at 14 RESEARCH PL, North Chelmsford, MA 01863. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Wu?
The number on file is (978) 454-0706. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Wu?
Dr. Wu's National Provider Identifier is 1487626545. 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. Wu's medical education?
Dr. Wu attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wu have?
Dr. Wu has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Wu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wu performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (978) 454-0706
- Email not available
Practice Locations
14 RESEARCH PL
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,614 services · 1,431 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
291 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
27 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
18 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
13 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
417 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
284 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
151 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
40 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
29 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 7
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 orthopedic surgeons in North Chelmsford 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MA 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.