VIVIAN F. WU M.D. – NPI #1881849115
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

VIVIAN WU is an otolaryngologist located in SANTA MONICA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881849115 to VIVIAN WU on December 01, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 19, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VIVIAN WU below.

NPI Profile for
VIVIAN F. WU

NPI Number
1881849115
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
VIVIAN F. WU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1301 20TH ST STE 300
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404-2087
Phone: (310) 829-7792 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
600 Gresham Dr
Suite 1100
Norfolk, VA 23507-1904
Phone: (757) 388-6200
Fax: (757) 388-6201
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 19, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VIVIAN WU

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otherANTHEM BC/BSVA495059
otherCIGNAVAPAR
otherCORVELVAPAR
otherCOVENTRY NETWORKVA1881849115
otherMULTIPLANVAPAR
otherOPTIMA HEALTHVA10110142
otherTRICARE/CHAMPUSVA-004
otherUNITED HEALTHCAREVA1881849115
otherUSA MANAGED CAREVAPAR
otherVIRGINIA HEALTH NETWORKVAPAR
otherVIRGINIA PREMIER HEALTH PLANVA1881849115
medicaidNC1881849115
medicaidVA1881849115
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 VA 0101253955

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VIVIAN WU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
      2799 W GRAND BLVD
      DETROIT, MI 48202
    • HENRY FORD WEST BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL
      6777 WEST MAPLE ROAD
      WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322

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