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Active NPI 1326722174 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Wu , OD

Optometrist • Gallup, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Wu, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Gallup, NM. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2023, Dr. Wu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD.

Dr. Wu is affiliated with Tanana Chiefs Conference and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

516 E Nizhoni Blvd

Gallup, NM 873015748

Telephone 5057221326
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gallup, NM

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -4.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.2 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Gallup, NM (350 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wu (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Gallup Specialty Average (7.2 Years) 7.2 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
48 42 $200.00 $63.05
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
40 40 $214.00 $70.92
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
31 31 $249.81 $97.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
30 26 $211.31 $78.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
28 25 $249.00 $92.78
92250 Photography of the retina
15 14 $126.00 $19.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $311.00 $135.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $272.00 $88.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-20
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-F24-TA-C96

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tanana Chiefs Conference

Main St, Alatna, AK 997209998

Phone: 9074516682

Tanana Chiefs Conference

1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 997015926

Phone: 9074516682

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1194613968

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1366285553

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 05, 2024

Registered at 516 E NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP, NM 873015748 (Tel: 5057221326)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 05, 2024

Optometrist (License #S-F24-TA-C96 in AL)

NPI Profile Active June 12, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2023

Registered at 1832 MONTAGE CT, SAN JOSE, CA 951313421 (Tel: 4086288147)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2023

Registered at 1832 MONTAGE CT, SAN JOSE, CA 951313421 (Tel: 4086288147)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2023

Recorded as CHARLES WU, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326722174
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 12, 2023
Last Update: April 05, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1832 Montage Ct

San Jose, CA 951313421

Phone: 4086288147

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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