DARRELL WU M.D. – NPI #1598921272
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

DARRELL WU is a thoracic surgeon located in ESCONDIDO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598921272 to DARRELL WU on August 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 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 10, 2023. 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 DARRELL WU below.

NPI Profile for
DARRELL WU

NPI Number
1598921272
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DARRELL WU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2130 CITRACADO PKWY STE 220
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029-4151
Phone: (619) 823-3146 Fax: (619) 554-8500
Mailing address
11326 EUCALYPTUS HILLS DR
LAKESIDE, CA 92040-1209
Phone: (619) 823-3146 Fax: (619) 554-8500
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 10, 2023

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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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)
CA A167955

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 2008
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
DARRELL WU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
      5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58
      LA MESA, CA 91942
    • PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
      555 EAST VALLEY PARKWAY
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
    • TRI-CITY MEDICAL CENTER
      4002 VISTA WAY
      OCEANSIDE, CA 92056

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