Peter Wei-ju Wu, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Peter Wei-ju Wu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sacramento Eye Consultants A Med Corp and his current practice location is 1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 996-8937.

Peter Wei-ju Wu is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.138573) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1639469828.

Contact Information

Peter Wei-ju Wu, MD
1855 W Taylor St,
Chicago, IL 60612-7242
(312) 996-8937
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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter Wei-ju Wu
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Peter Wei-ju Wu attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639469828
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/09/2011
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284942244
  • Enrollment ID: I20161019001656

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter Wei-ju Wu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639469828NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 036.138573 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sacramento Eye Consultants A Med Corp55977103197

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Peter Wei-ju Wu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710
Entity NameSacramento Eye Consultants A Med Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730253287
PECOS PAC ID: 5597710319
Enrollment ID: O20050315000447

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Peter Wei-ju Wu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Peter Wei-ju Wu, MD
1855 W Taylor St,
Chicago, IL 60612-7242

Ph: (312) 996-8937
Peter Wei-ju Wu, MD
1855 W Taylor St,
Chicago, IL 60612-7242

Ph: (312) 996-8937

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