Active NPI 1679935563 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Frances Wu

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Frances Wu is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2016, Frances Wu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 243 CHARLES ST.

Frances Wu is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit, injection of drug into eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

243 Charles St

Boston, MA 021143002

Telephone 6175733288

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary Facility NPI 1639101751

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -9.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.9 Yrs

State Avg: 30.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wu (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	882	464	$113.00	$26.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	482	400	$410.34	$101.83
67028 Injection of drug into eye	442	131	$552.09	$106.04
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	399	329	$162.65	$33.67
92134 Imaging of retina	393	283	$113.00	$26.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	364	303	$409.38	$101.61
92250 Photography of the retina	141	128	$76.65	$21.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	134	117	$278.46	$68.72
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	78	70	$149.00	$34.17
92285 Photography of content of eyes	62	56	$34.00	$3.18
67028 Injection of drug into eye	58	23	$472.00	$97.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$613.00	$140.07
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	16	$86.19	$21.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$278.50	$69.25
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	16	16	$179.75	$42.15
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	16	16	$805.06	$190.68
76510 Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures	14	13	$243.00	$38.77
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$601.83	$142.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$397.67	$98.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$613.00	$140.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,277	551	$113.00	$26.80
67028 Injection of drug into eye	661	166	$536.05	$108.45
92134 Imaging of retina	412	271	$113.00	$26.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	383	295	$404.50	$103.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	328	281	$405.48	$103.84
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	294	239	$157.57	$34.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	214	186	$274.65	$70.40
67028 Injection of drug into eye	93	30	$530.32	$107.50
92250 Photography of the retina	79	73	$79.03	$22.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$613.00	$141.81
92285 Photography of content of eyes	59	50	$32.85	$3.23
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	57	51	$151.61	$35.44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$318.28	$82.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$613.00	$141.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	28	$274.30	$70.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$394.67	$101.15
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	22	22	$175.36	$45.63
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	21	20	$94.10	$24.14
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	15	$599.00	$152.71
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$801.00	$192.63
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	15	15	$175.53	$45.83
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	14	11	$94.00	$24.12
76510 Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures	12	12	$243.00	$42.29
67299 Other procedure on back of eye	12	12	$5500.00	$546.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	361	256	$113.00	$27.43
67028 Injection of drug into eye	177	91	$519.25	$108.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	133	$272.77	$71.86
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	59	56	$153.92	$34.56
92134 Imaging of retina	50	48	$113.00	$27.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	33	$402.80	$105.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	31	$271.29	$71.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	25	$401.55	$105.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$590.09	$145.44
92250 Photography of the retina	20	20	$81.05	$22.79
92285 Photography of content of eyes	18	17	$32.00	$3.31
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	16	16	$149.00	$35.26
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$1741.71	$366.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$613.00	$134.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$346.73	$89.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	66	58	$113.00	$28.10
67028 Injection of drug into eye	39	34	$448.74	$106.47
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	21	21	$1249.25	$213.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$209.00	$73.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$335.45	$108.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-30

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 283047

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc

243 Charles St, Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175237900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Luis Martinez-Velazquez , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2020

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175733288)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2020

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175733288)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #283047 in MA)

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NPI Profile Active March 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 22, 2016

Registered at 513 PARNASSUS AVE, S-321, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941432205 (Tel: 4154761239)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 22, 2016

Registered at 513 PARNASSUS AVE, S-321, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941432205

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 22, 2016

Recorded as FRANCES WU

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 22, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 22, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679935563

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 22, 2016

Last Update: June 30, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

243 Charles St

Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175733288

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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